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OMAR ZANTUA M.D.
8511 S SAM HOUSTON PKWY E 101
Houston | Texas | 77075
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 16 out of 117
Rank: 10 out of 117
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Texas lower than average
Antipsychotics
23% of this provider’s 364 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 12%.
Antibiotics
44% of this provider’s 416 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 27%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
22% of this provider’s 364 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 14%.
Opioids
30% of this provider’s 416 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 22%.
Brand Name Drugs
27% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 22%.
Prescription Price
$83 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $66 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
47 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
$2M
2012
$1.98M
2013
$1.8M
2014
$1.62M
2015
Number of Claims
25,352
2012
28,495
2013
24,800
2014
19,492
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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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
870
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
820
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 19% of all patients |
1 | 2 | |
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NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
799
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
756
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 15% of all patients |
2 | 17 | |
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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 |
521
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
484
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 19% of all patients |
3 | 1 | |
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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 |
483
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
430
prescriptions. |
81
patients, 19% of all patients |
4 | 9 | |
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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 |
482
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
432
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 19% of all patients |
5 | 3 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
474
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
397
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 21% of all patients |
6 | 4 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
424
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
419
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 19% of all patients |
7 | 16 | |
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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 |
420
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
376
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 17% of all patients |
8 | 8 | |
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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 |
377
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
356
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 20% of all patients |
9 | 11 | |
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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 |
376
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
354
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 18% of all patients |
O | 10 | 15 |
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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 |
331
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
315
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 32 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
323
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
269
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 11% of all patients |
12 | 35 | |
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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 |
321
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
209
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 10% of all patients |
13 | 13 | |
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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 |
317
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
312
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 18% of all patients |
14 | 48 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
304
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
259
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 13% of all patients |
15 | 5 | |
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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 |
274
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
241
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 9% of all patients |
16 | 74 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
245
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
213
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 10 | |
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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 |
232
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
227
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 90 | |
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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 |
230
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
225
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 8% of all patients |
P | 19 | 19 |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
225
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
200
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 8% of all patients |
20 | 22 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 9% of all patients |
21 | 20 | |
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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 |
207
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 8% of all patients |
22 | 79 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
207
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 8% of all patients |
22 | 43 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
202
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 9% of all patients |
24 | 30 | |
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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 |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 7% of all patients |
25 | 21 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 7% of all patients |
26 | 88 | |
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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 |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
27 | 14 | |
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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 |
166
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
161
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
28 | 18 | |
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LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
162
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
29 | 41 | |
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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 |
158
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 7% of all patients |
30 | 31 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
157
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
31 | 25 | |
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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 |
155
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 20% of all patients |
32 | 47 | |
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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 |
155
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 5% of all patients |
32 | 68 | |
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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 |
154
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
154
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 28 | |
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ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
149
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 35 | 54 |
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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 |
143
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 7% of all patients |
36 | 27 | |
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MEMANTINE HCL
Treats moderate to severe ... + Treats moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 9% of all patients |
37 | 49 | |
| ENULOSE |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 6% of all patients |
38 | 156 | |
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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 |
122
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 10% of all patients |
39 | 36 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
P | 40 | 40 |
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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 |
119
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 5% of all patients |
41 | 108 | |
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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 |
119
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
41 | 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 |
118
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
43 | 57 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 8% of all patients |
44 | 73 | |
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NIFEDIPINE ER
Used for the treatment of v... + Used for the treatment of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 103 | |
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ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 46 | 83 |
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HUMALOG KWIKPEN U-100
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 6% of all patients |
47 | 171 | |
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OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
P | 48 | 71 |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
49 | 6 | |
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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 |
102
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
<11 | 50 | 45 | |
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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 |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
51 | 33 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
52 | 7 | |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 16% of all patients |
A | 52 | 69 |
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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 |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
54 | 23 | |
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HUMALOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
55 | 92 | |
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BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE
Ophthalmic brimonidine is u... + Ophthalmic brimonidine is used to lower pressure in the eyes in patients who have glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes that may damage nerves and cause vision loss) and ocular hypertension (pressure in the eyes that is higher than normal but not high enough to cause vision loss). Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 221 | |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 66 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 10% of all patients |
A | 58 | 85 |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
58 | 44 | |
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LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 72 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 29 | |
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SENSIPAR
Lowers the amount of calciu... + Lowers the amount of calcium in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
<11 | 62 | 216 | |
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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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
63 | 80 | |
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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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
<11 | 64 | 124 | |
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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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
65 | 39 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 26 | |
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NOVOLIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 67 | 93 | |
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TOPIRAMATE
Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 68 | 169 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
69 | 58 | |
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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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 115 | |
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SEROQUEL XR
Treats schizophrenia and sy... + Treats schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 70 | 137 |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
72 | 46 | |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
73 | 38 | |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 73 | 63 |
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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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
<11 | 75 | 34 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 75 | 55 | |
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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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
<11 | 75 | 61 | |
|
DIVALPROEX SODIUM ER
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
<11 | 78 | 111 | |
|
NUEDEXTA
Used to treat pseudobulbar ... + Used to treat pseudobulbar affect (PBA; a condition of sudden, frequent outbursts of crying or laughing that can not be controlled) in people with certain conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease; condition in which the nerves that control muscle movement slowly die, causing the muscles to shrink and weaken) or multiple sclerosis (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). Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 79 | 37 | |
|
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 80 | 12 |
|
PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
80 | 51 | |
|
PATANOL
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
82 | 167 | |
|
RENVELA
Lowers the amount of phosph... + Lowers the amount of phosphorus in blood of patients receiving kidney dialysis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
<11 | 82 | 126 | |
|
JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 82 | 42 | |
|
NITROFURANTOIN MONO-MACRO
Nitrofurantoinis used to tr... + Nitrofurantoinis used to treat urinary tract infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 10% of all patients |
A R | 85 | 113 |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
85 | 78 | |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
85 | 225 | |
|
ARIPIPRAZOLE
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 88 | 127 |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 88 | 121 | |
|
COMBIGAN
Treats increased pressure i... + Treats increased pressure in the eye that is caused by glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 233 | |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 91 | 135 | |
|
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 |
34
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 91 | 56 |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 91 | 101 | |
|
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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 50 | |
|
NITROFURANTOIN
Treats or prevents urinary ... + Treats or prevents urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
<11 | A R | 94 | 181 |
| TRANSDERM-SCOP |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 237 | |
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, 2014.
- 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.