DR. USMAN LATIF M.D.
Prescription History 1750443313
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Kansas City, KS


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NPI Status: Active since December 13, 2006

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3901 RAINBOW BLVD
KANSAS CITY, KS
ZIP 66160
Phone: (913) 588-3315

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

When choosing a healthcare provider, especially one who prescribes medications, having access to their prescribing history can be invaluable. This page offers detailed insights into the prescriptions DR. USMAN LATIF M.D. has written for Medicare beneficiaries in the past, empowering both current and prospective patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Why This Information Matters

This Medicare Part D dataset provides transparency into the provider’s prescribing patterns, helping you understand the scope and nature of their pharmaceutical care. Here’s what you can learn:

  • Prescribing Trends: See which medications—both generic and brand-name—this provider has most frequently prescribed.
  • Specialization Insights: The types of drugs prescribed can give insight into the provider’s areas of focus or specialization, whether it’s managing chronic conditions, addressing acute illnesses, or providing preventive care.
  • Cost Awareness: Learn about the total drug costs associated with these prescriptions, which may help you anticipate your own costs and coverage needs.
  • Patient-Centered Decision Making: Understanding a provider’s prescribing practices helps you align their expertise with your health goals, ensuring the care you receive is consistent with your expectations.
Generic Name
Amitriptyline Hcl
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
11
What is this prescription used for?
This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.
Generic Name
Cephalexin
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
20
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
20
What is this prescription?
A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
What is this prescription used for?
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Generic Name
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
26
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
26
What is this prescription used for?
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.
Generic Name
Diazepam
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
13
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
13
What is this prescription?
A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
What is this prescription used for?
This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
Generic Name
Diclofenac Sodium
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
11.3
What is this prescription?
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
What is this prescription used for?
See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.
Generic Name
Duloxetine Hcl
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
99
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
191.8
What is this prescription?
A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.
What is this prescription used for?
Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.
Generic Name
Gabapentin
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
242
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
372.5
What is this prescription?
A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
What is this prescription used for?
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.
Generic Name
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
26
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
26
What is this prescription used for?
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.
Generic Name
Hydromorphone Hcl
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
11
What is this prescription?
An opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine.
What is this prescription used for?
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.
Generic Name
Ibuprofen
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
13
What is this prescription?
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties
What is this prescription used for?
Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.
Generic Name
Meloxicam
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
41
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
72
What is this prescription?
A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.
What is this prescription used for?
Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.
Generic Name
Methocarbamol
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
58
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
58
What is this prescription?
A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)
What is this prescription used for?
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.
Generic Name
Nortriptyline Hcl
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
93
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
143
What is this prescription used for?
This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
Generic Name
Oxycodone Hcl
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
19
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
19
What is this prescription?
A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.
What is this prescription used for?
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.
Generic Name
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
26
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
26
What is this prescription used for?
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.
Generic Name
Pregabalin
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
171
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
189.9
What is this prescription?
A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.
What is this prescription used for?
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).
Generic Name
Tizanidine Hcl
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
705
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
956.7
What is this prescription used for?
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.
Generic Name
Tramadol Hcl
Specialty
Pain Management
Times Prescribed
26
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
26
What is this prescription?
A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.
What is this prescription used for?
See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

This dataset provides information about prescriptions written for Medicare beneficiaries in the year 2022. It does not include prescriptions for patients with private insurance, Medicaid, or other coverage types. However, this information remains valuable for all patients, as it may reflect the provider's overall prescribing preferences and approach to pharmaceutical care. This can help you make better-informed decisions when considering or continuing care with this provider.