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DAVID KERSHNER PA-C
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 7 out of 228
Rank: 16 out of 228
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Nebraska 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
80% of this provider’s 255 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 30%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
15% of this provider’s 177 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 8%.
Opioids
34% of this provider’s 255 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 21%.
Brand Name Drugs
17% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 17%.
Prescription Price
$48 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $71 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
28 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 9.
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
$160K
2012
$163K
2013
$224K
2014
$336K
2015
Number of Claims
2,949
2012
3,568
2013
4,782
2014
7,060
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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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
294
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
196
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 25% of all patients |
O | 1 | 3 |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
243
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
185
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 21% of all patients |
2 | 7 | |
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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 |
236
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 22% of all patients |
3 | 2 | |
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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 |
195
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
153
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 15% of all patients |
4 | 9 | |
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RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
163
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 9% of all patients |
5 | 105 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
156
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
139
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 12% of all patients |
6 | 5 | |
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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 |
156
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 11% of all patients |
6 | 1 | |
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SULINDAC
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, gout, or sore tendons. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 18% of all patients |
8 | 123 | |
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CLINDAMYCIN HCL
Clindamycin is used to trea... + Clindamycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, and internal organs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
142
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 38% of all patients |
A | 9 | 125 |
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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 |
141
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 10% of all patients |
10 | 22 | |
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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 |
140
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 11% of all patients |
11 | 52 | |
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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 |
126
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 15% of all patients |
O | 12 | 11 |
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TRIAMTERENE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 9% of all patients |
13 | 57 | |
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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 |
120
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 11% of all patients |
14 | 20 | |
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CLARITHROMYCIN
Treats and prevents infecti... + Treats and prevents infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 31% of all patients |
A | 15 | 132 |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 24% of all patients |
A | 16 | 107 |
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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 |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 84 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 9% of all patients |
18 | 8 | |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 7% of all patients |
19 | 6 | |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 27% of all patients |
A | 19 | 70 |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 28% of all patients |
A | 21 | 88 |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 22 | 54 |
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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 |
84
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 4% of all patients |
23 | 46 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 9% of all patients |
24 | 17 | |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
<11 | 25 | 81 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 23 | |
| PIOGLITAZONE-METFORMIN |
75
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 7% of all patients |
27 | 151 | |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 6% of all patients |
27 | 32 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 6% of all patients |
29 | 15 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 6% of all patients |
30 | 21 | |
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JANUMET
This is a combination drug ... + This is a combination drug containing metformin and sitagliptin and is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 8% of all patients |
31 | 153 | |
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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 |
63
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 7% of all patients |
32 | 80 | |
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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, 1% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 6% of all patients |
33 | 16 | |
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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 |
61
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 19 | |
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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 |
61
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 34 | 12 | |
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TOPIRAMATE
Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 9% of all patients |
34 | 91 | |
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AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 20% of all patients |
A | 37 | 136 |
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TORSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) caused by congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 5% of all patients |
38 | 92 | |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 38 | 123 |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 5% of all patients |
38 | 18 | |
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Treats asthma, allergic rea... + Treats asthma, allergic reactions, inflammation, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 15% of all patients |
41 | 110 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
<11 | 41 | 42 | |
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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 |
52
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 41 | 10 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 4% of all patients |
44 | 43 | |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 35 | |
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 Jan. 28, 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.