GODWIN C IZUEGBUNAM MD
Prescription History 1992760821
Anesthesiology in Glendale, AZ
What does Dr. Izuegbunam prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 3,240 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 1,260 prescriptions for 118 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. Izuegbunam prescribes.
Medications 33 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 1,260 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 17 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $16.64 per fill, versus $15.46 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 272 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $28.81 per fill, versus $26.59 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 254 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $35.86 per fill, versus $25.67 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 163 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.73 per fill, versus $17.96 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 123 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.55 per fill, versus $5.21 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 110 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $16.18 per fill, versus $13.39 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 95 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $15.75 per fill, versus $19.21 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 92 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $11.98 per fill, versus $10.32 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 86 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $37.72 per fill, versus $21.26 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 74 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $16.44 per fill, versus $12.11 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 medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 72 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $23.75 per fill, versus $28.12 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 68 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.58 per fill, versus $26.07 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 67 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.23 per fill, versus $9.06 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 63 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $9.01 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 63 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $19.20 per fill, versus $20.22 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 45 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $4.37 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
Naloxone is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 42 prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $54.65 per fill, versus $59.27 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 37 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $104.62 per fill, versus $113.43 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 29 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $1.69 per fill, versus $10.26 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 21 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $7.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 20 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $107.92 per fill, versus $130.48 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 19 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.63 per fill, versus $22.73 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 18 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 60% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $14.51 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 types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 17 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $42.75 per fill, versus $121.31 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 17 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 66% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $16.21 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 16 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.64 per fill, versus $16.65 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.28 per fill, versus $17.87 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 16 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 67% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $35.34 per fill, versus $91.70 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 14 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 88% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $17.82 per fill, versus $27.27 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $12.02 per fill, versus $9.54 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 13 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 61% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $21.62 per fill, versus $23.26 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
Oxymorphone extended-release is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxymorphone Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $501.91 per fill, versus $616.77 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Izuegbunam wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $36.69 per fill, versus $19.97 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. Izuegbunam’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Izuegbunam prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Izuegbunam's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (1,260), Morphine Sulfate Er (272) and Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (254).
How does Dr. Izuegbunam's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Izuegbunam prescribes 15 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 6 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Izuegbunam 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 Arizona 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.
