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DEBORAH SHULTZ MD
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 145 out of 4055
Rank: 190 out of 4055
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida 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
51% of this provider’s 800 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 29%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
20% of this provider’s 655 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
33% of this provider’s 800 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
14% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 17%.
Prescription Price
$52 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $59 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
24 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 14.
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
$842K
2012
$930K
2013
$974K
2014
$1.01M
2015
Number of Claims
18,373
2012
20,546
2013
20,955
2014
19,592
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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ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
831
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
449
prescriptions. |
138
patients, 17% of all patients |
1 | 10 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
785
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
488
prescriptions. |
140
patients, 18% of all patients |
O | 2 | 14 |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
633
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
475
prescriptions. |
140
patients, 18% of all patients |
3 | 1 | |
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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 |
542
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
452
prescriptions. |
114
patients, 14% of all patients |
4 | 3 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
528
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
452
prescriptions. |
136
patients, 17% of all patients |
5 | 4 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
435
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
335
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 15% of all patients |
6 | 27 | |
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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 |
423
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
333
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 11% of all patients |
7 | 2 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
395
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
294
prescriptions. |
124
patients, 16% of all patients |
8 | 11 | |
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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 |
388
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 14% of all patients |
9 | 6 | |
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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 |
354
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
328
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 8 | |
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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 |
337
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
282
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 9% of all patients |
11 | 9 | |
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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 |
334
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
279
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 10% of all patients |
12 | 7 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
332
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 8% of all patients |
O | 13 | 47 |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
279
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
212
prescriptions. |
182
patients, 23% of all patients |
A | 14 | 44 |
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LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Levocetirizine is an antihi... + Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and hives of the skin. Source: National Library of Medicine |
276
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
209
prescriptions. |
145
patients, 18% of all patients |
15 | 172 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
271
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
203
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 9% of all patients |
16 | 5 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
270
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 9% of all patients |
17 | 13 | |
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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 |
257
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
240
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
18 | 33 | |
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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 |
242
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
123
patients, 15% of all patients |
19 | 23 | |
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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 |
234
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
186
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 7% of all patients |
20 | 12 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
234
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
180
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 7% of all patients |
20 | 37 | |
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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 |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 9% of all patients |
22 | 38 | |
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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 |
213
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 23 | 16 |
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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 |
210
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
134
patients, 17% of all patients |
A | 24 | 51 |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
208
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
173
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
25 | 19 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
205
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
136
patients, 17% of all patients |
A | 26 | 86 |
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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 |
173
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 6% of all patients |
27 | 21 | |
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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 |
191
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 28 | 32 |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
187
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
29 | 73 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 6% of all patients |
30 | 20 | |
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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 |
171
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
131
patients, 16% of all patients |
31 | 64 | |
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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 |
162
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
130
patients, 16% of all patients |
32 | 48 | |
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DICYCLOMINE HCL
Dicyclomine is used to trea... + Dicyclomine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
158
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 6% of all patients |
33 | 152 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
155
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 31 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 97 | |
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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 |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
129
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
36 | 17 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
136
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 30 | |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 6% of all patients |
38 | 76 | |
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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 |
128
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 39 | 133 |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
118
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 53 | |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 10% of all patients |
A | 41 | 102 |
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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 |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 26 | |
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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 |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
43 | 56 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 28 | |
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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 |
110
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 45 | |
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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 |
110
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 29 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 18 | |
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IBUPROFEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
47 | 50 | |
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PROAIR HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
101
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
49 | 49 | |
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MECLIZINE HCL
Meclizine is used to preven... + Meclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
50 | 99 | |
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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 |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 24 | |
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GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 114 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 22 | |
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PAROXETINE HCL
Paroxetine tablets, suspens... + Paroxetine tablets, suspension (liquid), and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat depression, panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 67 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 34 | |
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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 |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 128 | |
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OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE
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 |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 103 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
58 | 123 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
59 | 80 | |
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BENAZEPRIL HCL
Benazepril is used alone or... + Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 84 | |
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CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 60 | 158 |
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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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 62 | 127 |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
63 | 15 | |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
64 | 41 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 65 | 58 |
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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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 43 | |
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VENTOLIN HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 81 | |
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NABUMETONE
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 304 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
69 | 46 | |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
70 | 52 | |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 40 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
72 | 36 | |
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BUTALBITAL-ACETAMINOPHEN-CAFFE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve tension headaches. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 73 | 237 |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE-BENAZEPRIL
The combination of amlodipi... + The combination of amlodipine and benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
73 | 109 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
73 | 39 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 73 | 129 | |
|
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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
77 | 65 | |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 78 | 106 |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
78 | 25 | |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
80 | 61 | |
|
WELCHOL
Used together with diet and... + Used together with diet and exercise to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and to treat type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 317 | |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
82 | 113 | |
|
METHOCARBAMOL
Treats muscle pain and spas... + Treats muscle pain and spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 83 | 260 |
|
VERAPAMIL ER
Verapamil is used to treat ... + Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
83 | 160 | |
|
MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
83 | 126 | |
|
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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 86 | 94 | |
|
ESTRADIOL
Replaces estrogen that decr... + Replaces estrogen that decreases with menopause or removal of the ovaries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 87 | 180 |
|
CLOTRIMAZOLE-BETAMETHASONE
This combination medication... + This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
88 | 104 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
89 | 100 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
89 | 57 | |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
91 | 68 | |
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 Sept. 17, 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.