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HECTOR MONTALVO M.D.
3020 KINGMAN ST SUITE B
Metairie | Louisiana | 70006
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 98 out of 711
Rank: 136 out of 711
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Louisiana 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
19% of this provider’s 855 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 29%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
2% of this provider’s 744 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 13%.
Opioids
19% of this provider’s 855 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 19%.
Brand Name Drugs
14% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$51 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $68 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
20 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 20.
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
$1.02M
2012
$994K
2013
$1M
2014
$863K
2015
Number of Claims
17,771
2012
19,478
2013
19,618
2014
16,855
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.
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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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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 |
1,059
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
929
prescriptions. |
240
patients, 28% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
619
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
565
prescriptions. |
156
patients, 18% of all patients |
2 | 56 | |
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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 |
610
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
535
prescriptions. |
130
patients, 15% of all patients |
3 | 13 | |
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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 |
596
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
547
prescriptions. |
143
patients, 17% of all patients |
4 | 2 | |
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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 |
578
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
500
prescriptions. |
131
patients, 15% of all patients |
5 | 45 | |
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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 |
559
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
463
prescriptions. |
156
patients, 18% of all patients |
6 | 6 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
550
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
489
prescriptions. |
146
patients, 17% of all patients |
7 | 8 | |
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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 |
460
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
423
prescriptions. |
122
patients, 14% of all patients |
8 | 10 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
450
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
389
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 11% of all patients |
9 | 4 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
438
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
329
prescriptions. |
103
patients, 12% of all patients |
10 | 3 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
413
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
368
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 12% of all patients |
11 | 28 | |
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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 |
324
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
274
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 10% of all patients |
12 | 5 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
302
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
245
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 10% of all patients |
13 | 11 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
286
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
217
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 9% of all patients |
O | 14 | 9 |
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ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
265
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 7% of all patients |
15 | 16 | |
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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 |
251
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
193
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 40 | |
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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 |
240
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
218
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 6% of all patients |
17 | 18 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
238
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
203
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 26 | |
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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 |
225
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 7% of all patients |
19 | 30 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
191
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 8% of all patients |
20 | 7 | |
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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 |
182
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 4% of all patients |
21 | 17 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
181
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
160
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 33 | |
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PIOGLITAZONE HCL
Pioglitazone is used to tre... + Pioglitazone is used 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 |
177
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
172
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 5% of all patients |
23 | 100 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 37 | |
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BISOPROLOL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
167
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
25 | 191 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
155
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
26 | 89 | |
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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 |
153
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 14 | |
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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 |
153
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
134
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 27 | 20 |
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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 |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 8% of all patients |
29 | 29 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 19 | |
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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 |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 43 | |
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IBUPROFEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 6% of all patients |
32 | 115 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
136
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
33 | 51 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 21 | |
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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 |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 109 | |
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NAPROXEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by arthritis, gout, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Source: National Library of Medicine |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 6% of all patients |
34 | 113 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
130
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 24 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 4% of all patients |
38 | 12 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 7% of all patients |
39 | 75 | |
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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 |
122
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 25 | |
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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 |
120
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
41 | 34 | |
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FINASTERIDE
Treats an enlarged prostate... + Treats an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in men and causes hair growth in male pattern baldness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
42 | 86 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
43 | 32 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 62 | |
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ADVAIR DISKUS
Prevents symptoms of asthma... + Prevents symptoms of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 64 | |
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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 |
102
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 15 | |
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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, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 117 | |
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TRADJENTA
Used with proper diet and e... + Used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
48 | 120 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 49 | 70 |
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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 |
91
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 50 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
81
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 51 | 52 |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 61 | |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
52 | 91 | |
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ENALAPRIL MALEATE
Enalapril is used alone or ... + Enalapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 82 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 22 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 58 | |
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GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
57 | 126 | |
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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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 49 | |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 74 | |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 415 | |
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NOVOLOG MIX 70-30
This is used by people with... + This is used by people with diabetes to help keep blood sugar levels under control. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 352 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 54 | |
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NIFEDICAL XL
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 198 | |
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IRBESARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 296 | |
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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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 81 | |
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BISOPROLOL FUMARATE
Bisoprolol is used alone or... + Bisoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 169 | |
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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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
67 | 36 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
<11 | 68 | 76 | |
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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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
68 | 27 | |
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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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 42 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 44 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 77 | |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on July 8, 2007.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.