DONALD L BLACKMON JR. MD
Prescription History 1992719421
Internal Medicine in Pensacola, FL
What does Dr. Blackmon prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Blackmon wrote 3,155 Medicare prescriptions for 79 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 297 prescriptions for 83 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. Blackmon prescribes.
Medications 79 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 Florida prescribers.
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 297 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $13.07 per fill, versus $12.14 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 168 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $13.43 per fill, versus $9.21 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 151 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $10.37 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 130 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $11.48 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 127 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $5.82 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 125 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $16.51 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 67 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $20.48 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 66 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $17.08 per fill, versus $14.90 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 64 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.77 per fill, versus $4.16 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 61 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $8.07 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 61 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $21.93 per fill, versus $24.35 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 59 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $18.64 per fill, versus $12.94 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 54 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $41.41 per fill, versus $38.36 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
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Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 54 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $7.52 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 49 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,123.12 per fill, versus $915.40 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 47 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $13.03 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 47 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $12.46 per fill, versus $11.88 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 46 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.67 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 46 prescriptions for Synthroid, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $72.13 per fill, versus $82.75 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 44 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $597.64 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 43 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 87% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $838.80 per fill, versus $1,251.05 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 42 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $23.05 per fill, versus $28.80 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 42 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $6.26 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 38 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $18.21 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 36 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $11.00 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 35 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $5.05 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 34 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.33 per fill, versus $15.33 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 34 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $5.26 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 34 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $10.12 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 34 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $7.37 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 33 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $8.04 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 33 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $7.97 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 32 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $6.69 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 32 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 32 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,189.69 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 31 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,007.79 per fill, versus $918.57 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 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 31 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 30 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1.98 per fill, versus $10.04 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 30 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $10.84 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Pravastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 29 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $24.86 per fill, versus $12.61 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 29 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $24.19 per fill, versus $7.89 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 28 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.73 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 27 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.40 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 27 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $910.76 per fill, versus $951.72 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 26 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.36 per fill, versus $7.95 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 26 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $3.86 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 25 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.61 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 25 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $3.27 per fill, versus $5.08 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 24 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.09 per fill, versus $12.91 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $28.78 per fill, versus $28.99 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $8.00 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 22 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 87% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $17.58 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 21 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $75.10 per fill, versus $50.04 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 21 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $44.77 per fill, versus $63.52 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 19 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $27.28 per fill, versus $37.05 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 18 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $14.67 per fill, versus $10.87 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 18 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $20.46 per fill, versus $13.92 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 17 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $25.33 per fill, versus $22.65 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $29.86 per fill, versus $13.67 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 16 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $677.32 per fill, versus $985.63 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 16 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $24.19 per fill, versus $19.72 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.67 per fill, versus $9.46 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 15 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $7.18 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
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 15 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $78.61 per fill, versus $55.29 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 15 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $12.40 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 15 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $152.37 per fill, versus $151.96 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 14 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $39.24 per fill, versus $125.10 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 14 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.24 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 14 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $26.98 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 14 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $66.15 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 13 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $36.66 per fill, versus $31.56 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 13 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $19.49 per fill, versus $20.72 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 13 prescriptions for Tiotropium Bromide, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $232.80 per fill, versus $446.20 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 12 prescriptions for Creon, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $588.71 per fill, versus $2,618.98 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $11.74 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $37.99 per fill, versus $34.49 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.31 per fill, versus $17.00 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 11 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $34.13 per fill, versus $47.63 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Blackmon wrote 11 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $728.41 per fill, versus $901.87 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. Blackmon’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Blackmon prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Blackmon's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (297), Atorvastatin Calcium (168) and Levothyroxine Sodium (151).
How does Dr. Blackmon's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 79 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Blackmon prescribes 4 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 20 about as often and 55 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Blackmon 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 Florida 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.
