DR. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT VESELY HOOVER M.D.
Prescription History 1982925673
Urology in Gallup, NM
What does Dr. Hoover prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hoover wrote 535 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Myrbetriq (mirabegron), with 118 prescriptions for 40 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. Hoover prescribes.
Medications 12 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 New Mexico prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 118 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 3.6 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $467.90 per fill, versus $676.55 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 hormone.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 66 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $68.66 per fill, versus $55.64 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 66 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $66.02 per fill, versus $63.77 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 65 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $18.77 per fill, versus $17.52 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 61 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.45 per fill, versus $14.63 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 two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 37 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2.19 per fill, versus $5.86 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 31 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $8.75 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
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 27 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $145.16 per fill, versus $87.26 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 20 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1.83 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 20 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $6.33 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 62% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $3.07 per fill, versus $10.68 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Hoover wrote 12 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.84 per fill, versus $22.23 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. Hoover’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hoover prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hoover's most prescribed medications were Myrbetriq (118), Estradiol (66) and Methenamine Hippurate (66).
How does Dr. Hoover's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hoover prescribes 5 more often than the typical New Mexico prescriber, 5 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hoover 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 New Mexico 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.
