Prescriber Checkup
The Doctors and Drugs in Medicare Part D
Search for a Prescriber, City or Zip Code
THOMAS ALABANZA M.D.
990 MAIN ST SUITE 204
Danville | Virginia | 24541
Incorrect Info?
Search this name in Dollars for Docs »
See this provider's services »
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 22 out of 1214
Rank: 33 out of 1214
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Virginia lower than average
Antipsychotics
9% of this provider’s 569 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 4%.
Antibiotics
36% of this provider’s 688 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 26%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
14% of this provider’s 569 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
32% of this provider’s 688 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 17%.
Brand Name Drugs
25% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$52 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $72 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
36 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 17.
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
$1.3M
2012
$1.27M
2013
$1.4M
2014
$1.27M
2015
Number of Claims
24,949
2012
27,761
2013
28,741
2014
24,569
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.
Search for a Drug
5 questions to ask about a new drug »
via Consumer Health Choices
Compare different prescription drugs »
via Consumer Reports
Click to Filter by Category
Clear Filter
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.
|
This Drug's Rank
|
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
|
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 |
895
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
724
prescriptions. |
135
patients, 20% of all patients |
1 | 6 | |
|
FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
827
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
793
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 17% of all patients |
2 | 7 | |
|
LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
704
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
571
prescriptions. |
114
patients, 17% of all patients |
3 | 4 | |
|
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 |
613
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
524
prescriptions. |
111
patients, 16% of all patients |
4 | 1 | |
|
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 |
612
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
575
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 7% of all patients |
5 | 16 | |
|
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 |
588
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
487
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 14% of all patients |
6 | 11 | |
|
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 |
528
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
449
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 11% of all patients |
7 | 3 | |
|
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
519
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
451
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 12% of all patients |
8 | 2 | |
|
SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
513
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
457
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 13% of all patients |
9 | 5 | |
|
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
497
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
402
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 13% of all patients |
O | 10 | 14 |
|
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
436
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
397
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 9% of all patients |
11 | 17 | |
|
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 |
373
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
267
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 9% of all patients |
12 | 8 | |
|
GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
367
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
284
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 8% of all patients |
13 | 34 | |
|
GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
350
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
273
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 9% of all patients |
14 | 10 | |
|
NEXIUM
Treats heartburn, gastroeso... + Treats heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
337
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
308
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
15 | 59 | |
|
TRAMADOL HCL
Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
321
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
251
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 11% of all patients |
O | 16 | 18 |
|
LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
320
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
279
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 11% of all patients |
17 | 27 | |
|
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 |
305
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
266
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 8% of all patients |
18 | 22 | |
|
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 |
297
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
297
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 6% of all patients |
19 | 35 | |
|
ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
296
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
214
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 7% of all patients |
20 | 20 | |
|
MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
294
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
246
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 8% of all patients |
21 | 50 | |
|
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 |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
252
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 8% of all patients |
22 | 12 | |
|
CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
288
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 7% of all patients |
23 | 23 | |
|
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 |
251
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
205
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 42 | |
|
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 |
234
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
190
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
25 | 39 | |
|
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 |
233
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
207
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 6% of all patients |
26 | 9 | |
|
IPRATROPIUM-ALBUTEROL
The combination of albutero... + The combination of albuterol and ipratropium is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs). Source: National Library of Medicine |
203
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
198
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
27 | 107 | |
|
JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
202
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
178
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
28 | 61 | |
|
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 |
199
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
29 | 25 | |
|
ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
199
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 29 | 131 |
|
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 |
190
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 24 | |
|
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 |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 32 | 94 |
|
XARELTO
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung). Source: National Library of Medicine |
174
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
33 | 93 | |
|
LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
166
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 81 | |
|
CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
161
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 21 | |
|
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 |
159
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
36 | 87 | |
|
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 |
157
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 86 | |
|
CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
38 | 31 | |
|
VIMPAT
Used to control partial sei... + Used to control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
<11 | 39 | 346 | |
|
AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 13% of all patients |
A | 40 | 119 |
|
CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
41 | 45 | |
|
PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
42 | 40 | |
|
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 |
134
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
43 | 13 | |
|
DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 111 | |
|
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 |
130
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 15 | |
|
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 |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
129
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 46 | 51 |
|
CLONIDINE HCL
Clonidine is used alone or ... + Clonidine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
127
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 58 | |
|
BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
<11 | 48 | 160 | |
|
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 |
118
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
49 | 78 | |
|
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
118
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 28 | |
|
KLOR-CON M10
Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 126 | |
|
LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 52 | 80 |
|
LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 77 | |
|
LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 152 | |
|
LAMOTRIGINE
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures and mood disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 206 | |
|
OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 55 | 52 |
|
CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA
The combination of levodopa... + The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 141 | |
|
NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
<11 | 58 | 69 | |
|
VESICARE
Solifenacin is used to trea... + Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 218 | |
|
LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 102 | |
|
HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
61 | 54 | |
|
ULORIC
Used to treat hyperuricemia... + Used to treat hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood) in patients with gout. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
<11 | 62 | 336 | |
|
ROPINIROLE HCL
Ropinirole is used alone or... + Ropinirole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 105 | |
|
ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 19 | |
|
CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
65 | 132 | |
|
SPIRIVA
Prevents the symptoms of br... + Prevents the symptoms of bronchospasm caused by emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
65 | 64 | |
|
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 |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 32 | |
|
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Triamcinolone is used to tr... + Triamcinolone is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
65 | 104 | |
|
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE ER
Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
69 | 116 | |
|
OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 70 | 129 |
|
ONDANSETRON HCL*
Ondansetron is used to prev... + Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
71 | 138 | |
|
BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
72 | 83 | |
|
NYSTATIN-TRIAMCINOLONE
The combination of nystatin... + The combination of nystatin and triamcinolone is used to treat fungal skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
73 | 338 | |
|
LATANOPROST
Latanoprost ophthalmic is u... + Latanoprost ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision) and ocular hypertension (a condition which causes increased pressure in the eye). Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 130 | |
|
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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 55 | |
|
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
76 | 75 | |
|
LINZESS
Used in adults to treat irr... + Used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C; a condition that causes stomach pain or cramps, bloating, and infrequent or difficult passage of stools) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC; difficult or infrequent passage of stools that lasts for 3 months or longer and is not caused by a disease or a medication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 254 | |
|
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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 49 | |
|
EXELON
Rivastigmine is used to tre... + Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia (memory loss) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
<11 | 79 | 191 | |
|
GLIPIZIDE
Used with diet and exercise... + Used with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
80 | 47 | |
|
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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 68 | |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 82 | 135 |
|
MEGESTROL ACETATE
Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 83 | 313 |
|
KLOR-CON M20
Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
83 | 63 | |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 66 | |
|
LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 86 | 62 | |
|
CELEBREX
Treats pain, including pain... + Treats pain, including pain caused by arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) in children and adults, ankylosing spondylitis, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 87 | 402 | |
|
TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 88 | 29 | |
|
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 88 | 72 | |
|
BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 106 | |
|
AMITIZA
Treats certain types of lon... + Treats certain types of long-term constipation by helping you have a bowel movement. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 223 | |
|
DIOVAN
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 409 | |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 74 | |
|
TORSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) caused by congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 139 | |
|
CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 30 | |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
96 | 128 | |
|
CARAFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
<11 | 96 | 411 | |
|
VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
<11 | 96 | 85 | |
|
PHENYTOIN SODIUM EXTENDED
Phenytoin is used to contro... + Phenytoin is used to control certain type of seizures, and to treat and prevent seizures that may begin during or after surgery to the brain or nervous system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 99 | 162 | |
|
MECLIZINE HCL
Meclizine is used to preven... + Meclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
99 | 117 | |
|
NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
101 | 124 | |
|
ALENDRONATE SODIUM
Alendronate is used to trea... + Alendronate is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (''change of life,'' end of menstrual periods) and to treat osteoporosis in men. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 102 | 48 | |
|
LATUDA
Used to treat the symptoms ... + 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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 102 | 437 |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 102 | 41 |
| LOVAZA |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 102 | 437 | |
|
NOVOLOG FLEXPEN
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
106 | 115 | |
|
MYRBETRIQ
Used to treat overactive bl... + Used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 106 | 277 | |
|
FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE
Replaces certain hormones w... + Replaces certain hormones when the body does not make enough, such as in Addison's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
<11 | 106 | 325 | |
|
HUMULIN N
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
<11 | 106 | 189 | |
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 »
Incorrect Info?
If you are a provider and you believe your address is incorrect, check the listing you created on the National Provider Identifier registry. If you change your listing, send a note to [email protected] and we will update your information. If you have other questions about this data, send a note to [email protected].
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 March 1, 2010.
- 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.