MR. ANTONIO POTO JR. DO
Prescription History 1982875621
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Port St Lucie, FL
What does Dr. Poto prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Poto wrote 5,784 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen), with 1,565 prescriptions for 210 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Poto prescribes.
Medications 23 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 1,565 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 16 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $37.43 per fill, versus $28.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 1,177 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 13 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $27.20 per fill, versus $19.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 940 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 9.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $22.54 per fill, versus $20.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 587 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $27.81 per fill, versus $30.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 365 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.56 per fill, versus $7.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 271 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $718.67 per fill, versus $654.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 194 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $21.26 per fill, versus $24.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 163 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $33.53 per fill, versus $28.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 152 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $183.68 per fill, versus $112.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 98 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.24 per fill, versus $20.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 60 prescriptions for Oxycontin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $772.69 per fill, versus $851.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 30 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 25 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $11.79 per fill, versus $14.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydrocodone is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 24 prescriptions for Hysingla Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $912.82 per fill, versus $573.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.07 per fill, versus $28.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 18 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.49 per fill, versus $7.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 18 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $5.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 17 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $17.09 per fill, versus $29.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 13 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $13.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 13 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.38 per fill, versus $7.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diphenhydramine injection is an antihistamine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) along with epinephrine and other treatments.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 12 prescriptions for Diphenhydramine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $279.75 per fill, versus $20.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Er, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $137.29 per fill, versus $347.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Poto wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.66 per fill, versus $4.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Poto’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Poto prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Poto's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (1,565), Oxycodone Hcl (1,177) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (940).
How does Dr. Poto's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Poto prescribes 11 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 3 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Poto prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Florida prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
