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YOGINDRA BALHARA MD
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 31 out of 2474
Rank: 41 out of 2474
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Pennsylvania lower than average
Antipsychotics
8% of this provider’s 672 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Antibiotics
38% of this provider’s 769 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 25%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
16% of this provider’s 672 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 10%.
Opioids
22% of this provider’s 769 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
23% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$62 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $78 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
35 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 18.
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
$1.61M
2012
$1.94M
2013
$1.87M
2014
$1.68M
2015
Number of Claims
30,959
2012
34,772
2013
31,329
2014
27,205
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 |
1,452
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,316
prescriptions. |
204
patients, 27% of all patients |
1 | 7 | |
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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 |
851
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
732
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
2 | 10 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
750
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
692
prescriptions. |
161
patients, 21% of all patients |
3 | 4 | |
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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 |
680
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
614
prescriptions. |
129
patients, 17% of all patients |
4 | 3 | |
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OMEPRAZOLE
Treats heartburn, stomach u... + Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
600
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
538
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 16% of all patients |
5 | 6 | |
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LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
Levothyroxine, a thyroid ho... + Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone, is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
596
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
535
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 14% of all patients |
6 | 1 | |
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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 |
554
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
549
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
7 | 64 | |
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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 |
531
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
471
prescriptions. |
110
patients, 14% of all patients |
8 | 9 | |
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PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Pravastatin is used with di... + Pravastatin is used with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
515
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
469
prescriptions. |
107
patients, 14% of all patients |
9 | 17 | |
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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 |
486
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
411
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 12% of all patients |
10 | 8 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
485
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
406
prescriptions. |
102
patients, 13% of all patients |
11 | 2 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
471
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
444
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 12% of all patients |
12 | 5 | |
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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 |
436
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
418
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 7% of all patients |
13 | 28 | |
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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 |
422
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
389
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 8% of all patients |
14 | 21 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
421
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
381
prescriptions. |
97
patients, 13% of all patients |
15 | 54 | |
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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 |
396
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
372
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 22 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
352
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
240
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 8% of all patients |
O | 17 | 34 |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
327
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
297
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 8% of all patients |
18 | 19 | |
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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 |
325
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 9% of all patients |
O | 19 | 25 |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
302
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
281
prescriptions. |
133
patients, 17% of all patients |
A | 20 | 46 |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
298
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 20 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
279
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 8% of all patients |
22 | 14 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
276
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
262
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 6% of all patients |
23 | 37 | |
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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 |
263
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
229
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
24 | 89 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
254
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
243
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 7% of all patients |
25 | 16 | |
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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 |
247
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
233
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 9% of all patients |
26 | 85 | |
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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 |
244
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
215
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 7% of all patients |
27 | 11 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
229
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
203
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
28 | 27 | |
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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 |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
200
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 7% of all patients |
29 | 24 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
212
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
207
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
30 | 18 | |
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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 |
204
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
187
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 7% of all patients |
31 | 13 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
204
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
184
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 29 | |
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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 |
201
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
188
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 15 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
198
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
152
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 96 | |
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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 |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
35 | 38 | |
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NYSTATIN-TRIAMCINOLONE
The combination of nystatin... + The combination of nystatin and triamcinolone is used to treat fungal skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
181
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 10% of all patients |
36 | 389 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
179
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
37 | 26 | |
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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 |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 6% of all patients |
38 | 44 | |
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CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
174
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
169
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
39 | 32 | |
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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 |
171
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 127 | |
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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 |
169
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
164
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
41 | 12 | |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 69 | |
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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 |
143
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
43 | 30 | |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
143
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 43 | 117 |
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HUMULIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 323 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 45 | 73 |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
135
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 36 | |
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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 |
135
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 98 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 49 | 23 |
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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 |
128
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 50 | 77 |
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PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
51 | 33 | |
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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 |
126
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
52 | 42 | |
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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 |
125
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 110 | |
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ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE ER
Isosorbide mononitrate is u... + Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease (heart disease). Source: National Library of Medicine |
123
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
118
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 40 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
123
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
118
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 93 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 48 | |
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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 |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
57 | 49 | |
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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 |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
58 | 71 | |
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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 |
118
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
118
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 50 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
60 | 81 | |
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NOVOLIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 255 | |
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DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
Doxycycline is used to trea... + Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; Lyme disease; acne; infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems; and anthrax (after inhalational exposure). Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 62 | 154 |
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VALSARTAN
Valsartan is used alone or ... + Valsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
63 | 51 | |
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NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
64 | 138 | |
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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 |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
64 | 63 | |
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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 |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 66 | 56 |
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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 |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 112 | |
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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 |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 67 | 87 |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
69 | 76 | |
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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, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 92 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
70 | 65 | |
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GLIPIZIDE XL
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, 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 |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 140 | |
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GLIPIZIDE ER
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, 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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
73 | 91 | |
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METOLAZONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
74 | 182 | |
|
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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
<11 | 75 | 99 | |
|
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 |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 76 | 79 |
|
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 |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 118 | |
|
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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
<11 | 78 | 184 | |
|
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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
79 | 66 | |
|
RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
79 | 116 | |
|
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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 57 | |
|
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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
82 | 80 | |
|
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 |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
83 | 78 | |
|
LUMIGAN
The eyedrop reduces pressur... + The eyedrop reduces pressure inside the eye that is caused by glaucoma or ocular (eye) hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 319 | |
|
LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 178 | |
|
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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
86 | 199 | |
|
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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
87 | 139 | |
|
ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 88 | 193 |
|
METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL
Metoclopramide is used to r... + Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn and speed the healing of ulcers and sores in the esophagus (tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) in people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus) that did not get better with other treatments. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
89 | 190 | |
|
COLCHICINE
Prevent or treat attacks of... + Prevent or treat attacks of gout. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
<11 | 89 | 293 | |
|
VANCOMYCIN HCL*
Treats bacterial infections. + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
<11 | A | 91 | 263 |
| ARMOUR THYROID |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 92 | 435 |
|
DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 113 | |
|
PRIMIDONE
Treats seizure disorders. B... + Treats seizure disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 296 | |
|
CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 92 | 134 |
|
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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
96 | 62 | |
|
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
96 | 61 | |
|
OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
O | 96 | 43 |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
99 | 68 | |
|
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 |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
100 | 75 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 101 | 41 |
|
DILTIAZEM HCL
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
101 | 286 | |
|
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
101 | 59 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
101 | 115 | |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 105 | 126 |
|
HUMALOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 105 | 143 | |
|
AMIODARONE HCL
Amiodarone is used to treat... + Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent certain types of serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (a certain type of abnormal heart rhythm when other medications did not help or could not be tolerated. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
105 | 151 | |
|
AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 108 | 106 |
|
NYSTOP
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by fungus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
108 | 229 | |
|
GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
110 | 35 | |
|
BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 110 | 101 | |
|
CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
112 | 47 | |
|
OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 112 | 120 |
|
LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
<11 | 114 | 82 | |
|
VALPROIC ACID*
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
<11 | 114 | 247 | |
|
DILTIAZEM 24HR CD
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
114 | 103 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
<11 | 117 | 53 | |
|
BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
117 | 107 | |
|
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Ipratropium oral inhalation... + Ipratropium oral inhalation is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness 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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 119 | 189 | |
|
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. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
120 | 132 | |
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 Dec. 20, 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.