RYAN A BIORNSTAD M.D.
Prescription History 1982990990
Emergency Medicine in Palmer, AK
What does Dr. Biornstad prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Biornstad wrote 134 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 32 prescriptions for 32 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. Biornstad prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Alaska prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Biornstad wrote 32 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $6.83 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Biornstad wrote 21 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $4.31 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Biornstad wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $18.55 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Biornstad wrote 18 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1.55 per fill, versus $9.48 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Biornstad wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 60% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1.81 per fill, versus $4.41 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Biornstad wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.75 per fill, versus $6.92 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Biornstad wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $20.90 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. Biornstad’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Biornstad prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Biornstad's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (32), Levofloxacin (21) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (20).
How does Dr. Biornstad's prescribing compare with other Alaska prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Biornstad prescribes 1 more often than the typical Alaska prescriber, 2 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Biornstad 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 Alaska 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.
