ROGER VICTOR BEGAY M.D.
Prescription History 1982915443
Family Medicine in Fort Defiance, AZ
What does Dr. Begay prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Begay wrote 873 Medicare prescriptions for 35 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 93 prescriptions for 22 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. Begay prescribes.
Medications 35 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 93 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 78% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $2.04 per fill, versus $7.16 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 62 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $1.90 per fill, versus $6.45 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 54 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $12.11 per fill, versus $17.96 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 40 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 84% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.86 per fill, versus $13.72 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 40 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 64% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1.93 per fill, versus $5.35 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 37 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 37 prescriptions for Synthroid, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $65.07 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 35 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $15.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 33 prescriptions for Single Use Swab, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1.32 per fill, versus $3.11 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 30 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $3.09 per fill, versus $9.93 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 27 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 77% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $9.10 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.31 per fill, versus $6.97 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 24 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.28 per fill, versus $9.25 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 24 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $16.40 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 23 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $15.49 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
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 20 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 32% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.82 per fill, versus $8.50 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 19 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $86.00 per fill, versus $135.66 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 19 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $9.68 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 18 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $980.95 per fill, versus $1,315.99 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 17 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.54 per fill, versus $9.99 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 16 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 15 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $8.91 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 15 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $14.60 per fill, versus $36.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Fewer than five Arizona prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $13.27 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 13 prescriptions for Entresto, about 25% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $704.51 per fill, versus $1,192.34 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 13 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.79 per fill, versus $12.67 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 13 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1.59 per fill, versus $12.44 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.37 per fill, versus $9.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 12 prescriptions for Novofine 32, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $83.77 per fill, versus $62.39 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.17 per fill, versus $7.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 12 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $66.77 per fill, versus $86.29 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 18% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.32 per fill, versus $4.68 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 11 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.74 per fill, versus $10.58 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Begay wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 27% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.17 per fill, versus $9.97 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. Begay’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Begay prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Begay's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (93), Amlodipine Besylate (62) and Gabapentin (54).
How does Dr. Begay's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Begay prescribes 5 about as often than the typical Arizona prescriber and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Begay 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 Arizona 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.
