MR. THOMAS GREGORY DRAHOS PA-C
Prescription History 1982918488
Physician Assistant in North Liberty, IA
What does Thomas Drahos prescribe?
In 2024, Thomas Drahos wrote 2,270 Medicare prescriptions for 70 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 179 prescriptions for 45 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 Thomas Drahos prescribes.
Medications 70 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 Iowa prescribers.
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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 179 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 80% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (225). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $8.00 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 126 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $8.33 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 104 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 71% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (147). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $5.01 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 101 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $11.13 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 95 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 69% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (138). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $5.48 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 90 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $11.31 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 81 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 65% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $5.93 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 62 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $7.53 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 58 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $8.87 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 54 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 39% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (138). Medicare paid $11.00 per fill, versus $12.10 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 51 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.61 per fill, versus $6.98 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 50 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $4.50 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 45 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $22.18 per fill, versus $28.42 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 45 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $3.46 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 42 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $5.76 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 42 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 33% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $9.03 per fill, versus $10.20 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 42 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 71% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1,360.26 per fill, versus $1,158.57 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 38 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $13.89 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 37 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 64% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $8.25 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 35 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $16.39 per fill, versus $10.27 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 31 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $17.62 per fill, versus $25.79 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, anxiety).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 30 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $23.47 per fill, versus $21.71 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 anxiety.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 29 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $6.35 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 28 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $10.73 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 depression.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 27 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $20.02 per fill, versus $21.62 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 27 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.42 per fill, versus $16.47 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
Pravastatin 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 26 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.01 per fill, versus $10.94 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 26 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $8.67 per fill, versus $7.92 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 26 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 30% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $6.13 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 25 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $0.63 per fill, versus $7.61 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 25 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 26% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $1,034.45 per fill, versus $748.24 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 25 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $52.66 per fill, versus $27.47 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 24 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.97 per fill, versus $22.82 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 treat depression.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 22 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.38 per fill, versus $5.51 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 21 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 60% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $18.80 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 20 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 21% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $21.26 per fill, versus $16.77 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 25% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $0.88 per fill, versus $3.20 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 20 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 35% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $882.08 per fill, versus $892.12 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 combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 20 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $655.33 per fill, versus $935.25 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 20 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $1.70 per fill, versus $7.50 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 19 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 72% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $8.09 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 18 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 18 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2.43 per fill, versus $5.84 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 18 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,008.83 per fill, versus $1,155.42 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 17 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 31% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.19 per fill, versus $5.22 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 15 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 80% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $28.06 per fill, versus $36.93 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $14.94 per fill, versus $9.08 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 23% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $46.64 per fill, versus $18.57 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 14 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $16.40 per fill, versus $16.11 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
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 14 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about 64% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $77.88 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 14 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $7.99 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $9.15 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 13 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $35.96 per fill, versus $25.93 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $84.21 per fill, versus $127.13 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 13 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 25% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.04 per fill, versus $3.75 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 12 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $12.19 per fill, versus $14.45 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 12 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 35% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $408.88 per fill, versus $457.30 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 62% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $576.37 per fill, versus $108.91 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 12 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $54.96 per fill, versus $50.64 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 12 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about 37% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $476.65 per fill, versus $577.06 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 12 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $20.85 per fill, versus $44.18 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 12 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $51.19 per fill, versus $18.79 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 in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 12 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $26.70 per fill, versus $25.81 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $106.00 per fill, versus $33.61 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
Exenatide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 11 prescriptions for Bydureon Bcise, about 67% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $829.86 per fill, versus $883.99 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 along with a proper diet and exercise to lower cholesterol in people with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 11 prescriptions for Colesevelam Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $67.48 per fill, versus $113.19 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 24% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $13.74 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 27% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $76.48 per fill, versus $123.94 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 Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $3.63 per fill, versus $6.37 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
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Thomas Drahos wrote 11 prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $21.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Thomas Drahos’s prescriptions
What does Thomas Drahos prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Drahos's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (179), Levothyroxine Sodium (126) and Amlodipine Besylate (104).
How does Thomas Drahos's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 70 medications with a state comparison, Thomas Drahos prescribes 12 about as often than the typical Iowa prescriber and 58 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Thomas Drahos 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 Iowa 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.
