DR. ALFRED WILLIAM KELLER III MD
Prescription History 1982920799
Internal Medicine in North Little Rock, AR
What does Dr. Keller prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Keller wrote 236 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Cefdinir, with 34 prescriptions for 34 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. Keller prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Arkansas prescribers.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 34 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $15.62 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 23 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 27% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $5.14 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 23 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.00 per fill, versus $3.89 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 20 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.81 per fill, versus $6.70 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 17 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $619.02 per fill, versus $708.97 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $5.09 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 15 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $8.24 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $31.36 per fill, versus $10.17 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $12.57 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 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 12 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 40% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $373.67 per fill, versus $479.75 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 11% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $1.82 per fill, versus $4.42 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 22% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $473.50 per fill, versus $831.82 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 11 prescriptions for Entresto, about 16% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $566.01 per fill, versus $812.15 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Keller wrote 11 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $25.71 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. Keller’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Keller prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Keller's most prescribed medications were Cefdinir (34), Metoprolol Tartrate (23) and Prednisone (23).
How does Dr. Keller's prescribing compare with other Arkansas prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Keller prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Arkansas prescriber and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Keller 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 Arkansas 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.
