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GREG POWELL PA
5250 COMMERCE DR STE 305
Murray | Utah | 84107
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 2 out of 226
Rank: 8 out of 226
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Utah lower than average
Antipsychotics
8% of this provider’s 137 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 0%.
Antibiotics
This provider prescribed antibiotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
20% of this provider’s 137 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 9%.
Opioids
86% of this provider’s 378 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 26%.
Brand Name Drugs *
16% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%.
* This is an estimate, see our methodology.
Prescription Price
$117 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $115 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
20 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 8.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all patients.
This Provider's History
A comparison of this provider’s prescribing in Part D since 2012. All years may not be shown if there is insufficient data.
Cost of Claims
$603K
2012
$788K
2013
$890K
2014
$900K
2015
Number of Claims
5,707
2012
7,035
2013
7,507
2014
7,675
2015
This Prescriber's Drugs
The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.
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An opioid drug. More » Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
An antibiotic drug. More » Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
An antipsychotic drug. More » Antipsychotics are frequently given to dementia patients, though it increases their risk of death.
A risky drug for seniors. More » The American Geriatrics Society has said this drug is "potentially dangerous" for seniors and might be inappropriate.
This provider is among the top 10 prescribers of this drug in the country.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for more days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be lower.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for fewer days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be higher.
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This Drug's Rank
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| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
763
prescriptions, 10% of all prescriptions |
257
prescriptions. |
125
patients, 33% of all patients |
O | 1 | 1 |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
754
prescriptions, 10% of all prescriptions |
251
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 32% of all patients |
O | 2 | 3 |
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MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
643
prescriptions, 8% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 25% of all patients |
O | 3 | 9 |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
368
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 25% of all patients |
4 | 7 | |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
350
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
81
patients, 21% of all patients |
5 | 19 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
334
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 11% of all patients |
O | 6 | 4 |
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FENTANYL
Treats severe, ongoing pain... + Treats severe, ongoing pain (during and after surgery, cancer pain) that cannot be controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
291
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 12% of all patients |
O | 7 | 17 |
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TRAMADOL HCL
Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
233
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 13% of all patients |
O | 8 | 15 |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
207
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 11% of all patients |
R | 9 | 23 |
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HYDROMORPHONE HCL*
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
178
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 10 | 42 |
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MORPHINE SULFATE
Morphine is used to relieve... + Morphine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
154
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 11 | 63 |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 6% of all patients |
12 | 28 | |
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SUBOXONE
Treats an addiction to or d... + Treats an addiction to or dependence on narcotic medicine. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 6% of all patients |
13 | 118 | |
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LYRICA
Treats nerve and muscle pai... + Treats nerve and muscle pain caused by diabetes, shingles, fibromyalgia, or a spinal cord injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 26 | |
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METHADONE HCL
Methadone is used to reliev... + Methadone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that has not been relieved by non-narcotic pain relievers. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 15 | 27 |
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OXYCONTIN
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 15 | 37 |
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DULOXETINE HCL
Duloxetine is used to treat... + Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 7% of all patients |
17 | 35 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
18 | 52 | |
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IBUPROFEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 7% of all patients |
19 | 56 | |
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QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
Quetiapine is used to treat... + Quetiapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 7% of all patients |
P | 20 | 50 |
| OXYMORPHONE HCL ER |
96
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 21 | 139 |
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TOPIRAMATE
Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 62 | |
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 23 | 59 |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
14
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 33 | |
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PROMETHAZINE HCL
Promethazine is used to rel... + Promethazine is used to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis (runny nose and watery eyes caused by allergy to pollen, mold or dust), allergic conjunctivitis (red, watery eyes caused by allergies), allergic skin reactions, and allergic reactions to blood or plasma products. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 25 | 149 |
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ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
26 | 21 | |
| OXYMORPHONE HCL |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 27 | 152 |
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OMEPRAZOLE
Treats heartburn, stomach u... + Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
28 | 2 | |
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CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 29 | 91 |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 119 | |
| NUCYNTA ER |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 31 | 124 |
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OPANA ER
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 32 | 157 |
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ENDOCET
Treats moderate to moderate... + Treats moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 33 | 168 |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 34 | 44 | |
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HYDROXYZINE HCL
Hydroxyzine is used to reli... + Hydroxyzine is used to relieve the itching caused by allergies and to control the nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 35 | 124 |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on July 8, 2007.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.