GORDON EDWARD POWERS III M.D.
Prescription History 1992047310
Family Medicine in Milton, VT
What does Dr. Powers prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Powers wrote 2,025 Medicare prescriptions for 62 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 199 prescriptions for 81 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. Powers prescribes.
Medications 62 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 Vermont 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 199 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $13.36 per fill, versus $12.16 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 97 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 84% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $7.16 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 84 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $16.04 per fill, versus $18.33 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 83 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $26.08 per fill, versus $18.35 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 70 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 70% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $13.65 per fill, versus $15.88 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 69 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $4.78 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 60 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $16.80 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 58 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $7.21 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 49 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $12.36 per fill, versus $12.79 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 48 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,331.21 per fill, versus $1,214.99 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 depression.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 48 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.94 per fill, versus $10.71 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 45 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $10.08 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 42 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.03 per fill, versus $9.43 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 42 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $22.25 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
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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 42 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 61% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $18.74 per fill, versus $19.92 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 39 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,312.07 per fill, versus $1,189.40 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 38 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $31.98 per fill, versus $30.53 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 38 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $19.12 per fill, versus $12.84 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 38 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $19.23 per fill, versus $14.50 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 36 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,406.37 per fill, versus $1,092.10 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 36 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 36% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $13.44 per fill, versus $11.46 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 35 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.79 per fill, versus $14.11 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 34 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $33.19 per fill, versus $24.00 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
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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 31 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 70% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.40 per fill, versus $14.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 29 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 72% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $66.76 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
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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 28 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 37% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $1,153.82 per fill, versus $943.15 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
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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 28 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 75% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $16.05 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 27 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 87% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $4.94 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
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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 27 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $9.77 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
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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 26 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $73.20 per fill, versus $67.77 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.72 per fill, versus $13.03 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
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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 22 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 41% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $5.72 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 22 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.66 per fill, versus $6.97 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 21 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 64% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $23.36 per fill, versus $25.34 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 20 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $16.96 per fill, versus $12.90 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.33 per fill, versus $7.87 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 19 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $21.80 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 medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 19 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.38 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 18 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 82% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $55.96 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $16.72 per fill, versus $25.65 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 32% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $28.97 per fill, versus $31.10 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 17 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 33% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $16.69 per fill, versus $15.30 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 depression.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 16 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $17.79 per fill, versus $8.97 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $18.13 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 16 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 39% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $23.90 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 16 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $4.48 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
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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 76% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $123.23 per fill, versus $154.61 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $10.92 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 40% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.40 per fill, versus $22.56 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 Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 14 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $15.42 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 38% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $10.66 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 13 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $8.57 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
Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 13 prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about 82% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $171.77 per fill, versus $262.74 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 12 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,619.50 per fill, versus $886.45 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 12 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $63.41 per fill, versus $31.87 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 12 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 61% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $3.14 per fill, versus $16.38 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.72 per fill, versus $8.95 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 11 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $10.95 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 11 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 25% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.34 per fill, versus $20.92 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 36% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $276.92 per fill, versus $140.45 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
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 11 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 66% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $889.59 per fill, versus $747.61 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 33% as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.30 per fill, versus $11.11 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. Powers’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Powers prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Powers's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (199), Lisinopril (97) and Tamsulosin Hcl (84).
How does Dr. Powers's prescribing compare with other Vermont prescribers?
Of the 62 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Powers prescribes 1 more often than the typical Vermont prescriber, 20 about as often and 41 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Powers 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 Vermont 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.
