DR. LORAS R EVEN D.O.
Prescription History 1982960324
Family Medicine in Des Moines, IA
What does Dr. Even prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Even wrote 951 Medicare prescriptions for 31 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 151 prescriptions for 149 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. Even prescribes.
Medications 31 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 151 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.75 per fill, versus $6.78 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
Dr. Even wrote 102 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $2.52 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 80 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.87 per fill, versus $16.07 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 58 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.18 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 46 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.64 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 45 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $10.74 per fill, versus $15.22 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 40 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $16.98 per fill, versus $6.38 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
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
Dr. Even wrote 31 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $18.46 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 31 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $21.98 per fill, versus $22.02 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
Dr. Even wrote 27 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.26 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 26 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.97 per fill, versus $7.73 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 79% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.74 per fill, versus $15.03 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
Dr. Even wrote 23 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 73% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.22 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
This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 22 prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about 82% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $9.18 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 34% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $10.24 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 18 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $69.37 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 18 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $16.94 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $25.28 per fill, versus $20.81 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 17 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 70% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $5.36 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 17 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 78% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $22.93 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 61% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $14.47 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 75% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $11.82 per fill, versus $10.61 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 15 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 64% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $14.03 per fill, versus $15.77 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
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
Dr. Even wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.35 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.91 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
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 12 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 28% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $77.25 per fill, versus $19.61 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $14.49 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 11 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 6% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $6.07 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 11 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $24.34 per fill, versus $33.09 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
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 11 prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about 41% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $48.43 per fill, versus $53.34 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Even wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $1.83 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.
Questions about Dr. Even’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Even prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Even's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (151), Prednisone (102) and Doxycycline Monohydrate (80).
How does Dr. Even's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 31 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Even prescribes 8 more often than the typical Iowa prescriber, 6 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Even 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.
