CHRISTOPHER VALLE M.D.
Prescription History 1992783708
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Valle prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Valle wrote 362 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 74 prescriptions for 73 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. Valle prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 74 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $25.16 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 31 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.57 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 30 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.87 per fill, versus $7.88 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 30 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $10.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 24 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $7.25 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $21.62 per fill, versus $28.56 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 23 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $0.75 per fill, versus $3.54 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 22 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 76% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.06 per fill, versus $17.68 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 21 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $4.63 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 21 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $10.46 per fill, versus $8.56 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 21 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.51 per fill, versus $12.56 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 16 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $26.32 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $0.58 per fill, versus $5.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Valle wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $7.37 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. Valle’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Valle prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Valle's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (74), Naproxen (31) and Cephalexin (30).
How does Dr. Valle's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Valle prescribes 5 about as often than the typical Texas prescriber and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Valle 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 Texas 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.
