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STEVEN THORE MD
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
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
$583K
2012
$652K
2013
$899K
2014
$790K
2015
Number of Claims
4,717
2012
5,768
2013
8,097
2014
7,826
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. 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.
| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
568
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 24% of all patients |
|
|
TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
563
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
107
patients, 29% of all patients |
|
|
GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
500
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
97
patients, 26% of all patients |
|
|
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 |
383
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 16% of all patients |
P |
|
LAMOTRIGINE
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures and mood disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
344
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 16% of all patients |
|
|
FLUOXETINE HCL
Fluoxetine is used to treat... + Fluoxetine 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), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Source: National Library of Medicine |
341
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 12% of all patients |
|
|
RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
299
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 11% of all patients |
P |
|
MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
295
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 16% of all patients |
|
|
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 |
277
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 19% of all patients |
R 10 |
|
BUSPIRONE HCL
Buspirone is used to treat ... + Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
264
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 12% of all patients |
|
|
HYDROXYZINE PAMOATE
Treats anxiety, tension, ne... + Treats anxiety, tension, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, allergies, skin rash, hives, and itching. Source: National Library of Medicine |
252
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 12% of all patients |
R |
|
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 |
217
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 10% of all patients |
|
|
BUPROPION HCL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
200
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 9% of all patients |
|
|
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 |
177
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 7% of all patients |
|
|
OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
173
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 7% of all patients |
P |
|
AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
164
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 10% of all patients |
R |
|
CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
163
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 7% of all patients |
|
|
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 |
161
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 6% of all patients |
|
|
BUPROPION HCL SR
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
143
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
|
|
ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
118
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 9% of all patients |
P |
|
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 |
117
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
|
|
SEROQUEL XR
Treats schizophrenia and sy... + Treats schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 5% of all patients |
P |
|
ARIPIPRAZOLE
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
P |
|
BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
Treats symptoms of Parkinso... + Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease or side effects of other drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
R |
|
VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
|
|
ZIPRASIDONE HCL
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 |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
P |
|
ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
|
|
DOXEPIN HCL
Doxepin is used to treat de... + Doxepin is used to treat depression and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
R |
|
RISPERDAL CONSTA
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
<11 | P |
|
LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
|
|
DIVALPROEX SODIUM ER
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
<11 | |
|
VENLAFAXINE HCL
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
|
|
TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HCL
Trihexyphenidyl is used to ... + Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and tremors caused by other medical problems or drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
<11 | R |
|
BUPROPION XL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
<11 | |
|
INVEGA SUSTENNA
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
<11 | P |
|
PRAZOSIN HCL
Prazosin is used alone or i... + Prazosin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
|
| HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE 100 |
56
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
<11 | P |
|
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 |
56
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
P |
|
DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 |
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 Nov. 23, 2016.
- 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.