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JEFFREY DENNIS MD
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 71 out of 350
Rank: 68 out of 350
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Mississippi lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
10% of this provider’s 704 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 31%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
11% of this provider’s 634 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 14%.
Opioids
17% of this provider’s 704 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 22%.
Brand Name Drugs
22% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$57 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $63 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
23 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 21.
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
$650K
2012
$756K
2013
$822K
2014
$932K
2015
Number of Claims
13,677
2012
14,740
2013
15,898
2014
16,326
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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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
826
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
770
prescriptions. |
136
patients, 19% of all patients |
1 | 10 | |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE
Amlodipine is used alone or... + Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
662
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
594
prescriptions. |
112
patients, 16% of all patients |
2 | 1 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
603
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
562
prescriptions. |
116
patients, 16% of all patients |
3 | 5 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
601
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
527
prescriptions. |
110
patients, 16% of all patients |
4 | 6 | |
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LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
Levothyroxine, a thyroid ho... + Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone, is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
458
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
444
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 10% of all patients |
5 | 3 | |
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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 |
431
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
388
prescriptions. |
80
patients, 11% of all patients |
6 | 2 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
389
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
342
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 11% of all patients |
7 | 11 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
355
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
328
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 10% of all patients |
8 | 14 | |
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METFORMIN HCL
Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
350
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
307
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 9% of all patients |
9 | 9 | |
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PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Pravastatin is used with di... + Pravastatin is used with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
300
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
271
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 8% of all patients |
10 | 12 | |
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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 |
291
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
245
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 8% of all patients |
O | 11 | 22 |
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
283
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
272
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 7% of all patients |
12 | 15 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
272
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
241
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 7% of all patients |
13 | 8 | |
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LOSARTAN POTASSIUM
Losartan is used alone or i... + Losartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
265
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
244
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 13 | |
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CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
249
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
244
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 6% of all patients |
15 | 30 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
248
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
231
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 6% of all patients |
16 | 17 | |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
226
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
214
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
17 | 52 | |
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PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM
Pantoprazole is used to tre... + Pantoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach). Source: National Library of Medicine |
225
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
208
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 21 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
224
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
19 | 27 | |
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TRAMADOL HCL-ACETAMINOPHEN
Treats short-term, medium t... + Treats short-term, medium to medium-severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
186
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 20 | 200 |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
214
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
209
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 4 | |
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DONEPEZIL HCL
Donepezil is used to treat ... + Donepezil is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality) associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD; a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and the ability to think, learn, communicate and handle daily activities). Source: National Library of Medicine |
208
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
208
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 28 | |
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RANITIDINE HCL
Ranitidine is used to treat... + Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
208
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
178
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 35 | |
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MONTELUKAST SODIUM
Montelukast is used to prev... + Montelukast is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma. Source: National Library of Medicine |
202
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
180
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 34 | |
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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
194
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
166
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 11% of all patients |
25 | 38 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
160
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
26 | 24 | |
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FAMOTIDINE*
Treats ulcers, gastroesopha... + Treats ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
27 | 69 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
155
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
28 | 33 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
155
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
28 | 25 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
138
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 59 | |
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TAMSULOSIN HCL
Tamsulosin is used in men t... + Tamsulosin is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 31 | |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE-BENAZEPRIL
The combination of amlodipi... + The combination of amlodipine and benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
31 | 79 | |
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BENAZEPRIL HCL
Benazepril is used alone or... + Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
139
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
33 | 60 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
138
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 47 | |
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WARFARIN SODIUM
Warfarin is used to prevent... + Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 23 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 51 | |
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METOPROLOL SUCCINATE
Metoprolol is used alone or... + Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 16 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
38 | 44 | |
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LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
39 | 32 | |
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JANUMET
This is a combination drug ... + This is a combination drug containing metformin and sitagliptin and is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 165 | |
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SERTRALINE HCL
Sertraline is used to treat... + Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
41 | 29 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
42 | 54 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
43 | 26 | |
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IRBESARTAN
Used alone or in combinatio... + Used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 94 | |
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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 |
91
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 45 | 36 |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 46 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 55 | |
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BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
48 | 112 | |
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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 |
82
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
49 | 45 | |
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BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 81 | |
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METOPROLOL TARTRATE
Metoprolol is used alone or... + Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 18 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 80 | |
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SPIRONOLACTONE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 43 | |
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ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE
Escitalopram is used to tre... + Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 42 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 39 | |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 56 | 64 |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 83 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
<11 | 57 | 86 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 57 | |
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NAMENDA
Treats dementia (memory los... + Treats dementia (memory loss and mental changes) that is a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 72 | |
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METFORMIN HCL ER
Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 50 | |
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VALSARTAN
Valsartan is used alone or ... + Valsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 58 | |
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IRBESARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 63 | 231 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 64 | 49 | |
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SYMBICORT
This is a combination of bu... + This is a combination of budesonide and formoterol used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
<11 | 65 | 108 | |
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PAROXETINE HCL
Paroxetine tablets, suspens... + Paroxetine tablets, suspension (liquid), and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat depression, panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 66 | 71 | |
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PROAIR HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 56 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 19 | |
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LANSOPRAZOLE
Treats stomach ulcers, gast... + Treats stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
<11 | 69 | 168 | |
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 April 4, 2013.
- 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.