Prescriber Checkup

7% of this provider’s 2,391 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 13%.

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Opioids

6% of this provider’s 2,855 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 18%.

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Brand Name Drugs

28% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.

Prescription Price

$153 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $67 among peers.

Prescriptions per Patient

19 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 15.

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

$6.86M

2012

$7.52M

2013

$7.88M

2014

$8.07M

2015

Number of Claims

52,231

2012

55,975

2013

53,313

2014

52,946

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.

					This Drug's Rank
Drug Name	Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills	Prescriptions to 65+	Patients Receiving this Drug	Category	For this Prescriber	For this Prescriber's Peers
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	2,035 prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions	1,796 prescriptions.	695 patients, 24% of all patients		1	3
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	1,815 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	1,555 prescriptions.	640 patients, 22% of all patients		2	12
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	1,734 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	1,536 prescriptions.	546 patients, 19% of all patients	10	3	39
SIMVASTATIN Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	1,713 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	1,507 prescriptions.	573 patients, 20% of all patients		4	5
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	1,490 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	1,273 prescriptions.	453 patients, 16% of all patients		5	1
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	1,463 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	1,259 prescriptions.	512 patients, 18% of all patients		6	6
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine	1,373 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	1,207 prescriptions.	481 patients, 17% of all patients		7	4
MELOXICAM Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine	1,283 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	1,098 prescriptions.	650 patients, 23% of all patients		8	25
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	1,205 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	1,147 prescriptions.	434 patients, 15% of all patients		9	31
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	1,055 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	908 prescriptions.	417 patients, 15% of all patients		10	13
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	1,051 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	926 prescriptions.	379 patients, 13% of all patients		11	34
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	962 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	835 prescriptions.	383 patients, 13% of all patients		12	7
GLIMEPIRIDE Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	930 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	791 prescriptions.	318 patients, 11% of all patients		13	38
FUROSEMIDE Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine	896 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	780 prescriptions.	347 patients, 12% of all patients		14	8
GLIPIZIDE-METFORMIN Treats type 2 diabetes. + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	895 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	837 prescriptions.	276 patients, 10% of all patients	10	15	130
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	879 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	777 prescriptions.	284 patients, 10% of all patients		16	16
CRESTOR Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	750 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	637 prescriptions.	278 patients, 10% of all patients		17	27
NOVOLOG MIX 70-30 FLEXPEN This is used by people with... + This is used by people with diabetes to help keep blood sugar levels under control. Source: National Library of Medicine	699 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	580 prescriptions.	208 patients, 7% of all patients	10	18	239
CLOPIDOGREL Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	697 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	604 prescriptions.	226 patients, 8% of all patients		19	20
JANUVIA Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	676 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	602 prescriptions.	216 patients, 8% of all patients		20	54
HUMALOG MIX 75-25 KWIKPEN This is used by people with... + This is used by people with diabetes to help keep blood sugar levels under control. Source: National Library of Medicine	650 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	478 prescriptions.	212 patients, 7% of all patients	10	21	295
ZETIA Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	628 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	549 prescriptions.	240 patients, 8% of all patients		22	80
OMEGA-3 ACID ETHYL ESTERS Omega-3 fatty acids are use... + Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood in people with very high triglycerides. Source: National Library of Medicine	605 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	506 prescriptions.	290 patients, 10% of all patients		23	117
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	589 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	525 prescriptions.	177 patients, 6% of all patients		24	66
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	584 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	484 prescriptions.	212 patients, 7% of all patients		25	14
LISINOPRIL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine	556 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	450 prescriptions.	204 patients, 7% of all patients		26	2
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	551 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	470 prescriptions.	192 patients, 7% of all patients		27	159
TRADJENTA Used with proper diet and e... + Used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	520 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	438 prescriptions.	161 patients, 6% of all patients		28	133
CEPHALEXIN Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine	493 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	408 prescriptions.	418 patients, 15% of all patients	A	29	92
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	430 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	385 prescriptions.	138 patients, 5% of all patients		30	45
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	426 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	393 prescriptions.	137 patients, 5% of all patients		31	23
AZITHROMYCIN Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine	423 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	366 prescriptions.	357 patients, 13% of all patients	A	32	40
GABAPENTIN Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine	416 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	321 prescriptions.	173 patients, 6% of all patients		33	10
VOLTAREN Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	400 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	367 prescriptions.	231 patients, 8% of all patients		34	115
FENOFIBRATE* Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine	390 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	311 prescriptions.	133 patients, 5% of all patients		35	87
JENTADUETO	385 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	275 prescriptions.	123 patients, 4% of all patients	10	36	322
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	378 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	337 prescriptions.	319 patients, 11% of all patients	A	37	61
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	368 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	261 prescriptions.	132 patients, 5% of all patients		38	53
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	361 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	270 prescriptions.	225 patients, 8% of all patients		39	67
LANTUS SOLOSTAR Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine	360 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	266 prescriptions.	114 patients, 4% of all patients		40	62
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	360 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	316 prescriptions.	162 patients, 6% of all patients		40	29
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	346 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	306 prescriptions.	131 patients, 5% of all patients		42	55
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	340 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	278 prescriptions.	154 patients, 5% of all patients		43	42
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	339 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	320 prescriptions.	181 patients, 6% of all patients		44	121
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	334 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	329 prescriptions.	125 patients, 4% of all patients		45	33
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	323 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	272 prescriptions.	147 patients, 5% of all patients		46	19
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine	313 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	263 prescriptions.	279 patients, 10% of all patients	A	47	75
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	307 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	280 prescriptions.	98 patients, 3% of all patients		48	15
INVOKANA Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally). Source: National Library of Medicine	304 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	196 prescriptions.	97 patients, 3% of all patients		49	156
BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine	300 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	233 prescriptions.	148 patients, 5% of all patients		50	126
LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine	295 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	220 prescriptions.	105 patients, 4% of all patients		51	90
ATENOLOL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine	290 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	255 prescriptions.	84 patients, 3% of all patients		52	32
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine	289 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	230 prescriptions.	208 patients, 7% of all patients		53	24
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM Treats gastroesophageal ref... + Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a damaged esophagus. Source: National Library of Medicine	286 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	245 prescriptions.	165 patients, 6% of all patients	10	54	176
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine	284 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	250 prescriptions.	248 patients, 9% of all patients	A	55	51
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	278 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	237 prescriptions.	98 patients, 3% of all patients		56	78
NOVOLOG MIX 70-30 This is used by people with... + This is used by people with diabetes to help keep blood sugar levels under control. Source: National Library of Medicine	261 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	217 prescriptions.	78 patients, 3% of all patients	10	57	301
AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine	251 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	196 prescriptions.	222 patients, 8% of all patients	A	58	98
TERBINAFINE HCL Terbinafine is used to trea... + Terbinafine is used to treat fungal infections of the toenail and fingernail. Source: National Library of Medicine	249 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	203 prescriptions.	160 patients, 6% of all patients		59	246
UNIFINE PENTIPS Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine	246 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	215 prescriptions.	75 patients, 3% of all patients	10	60	323
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	246 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	199 prescriptions.	74 patients, 3% of all patients		60	22
FENOFIBRATE* Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine	222 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	175 prescriptions.	96 patients, 3% of all patients		62	83
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	222 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	183 prescriptions.	84 patients, 3% of all patients		62	26
NAPROXEN Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by arthritis, gout, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Source: National Library of Medicine	218 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	190 prescriptions.	118 patients, 4% of all patients		64	70
HUMALOG MIX 75-25	213 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	187 prescriptions.	63 patients, 2% of all patients		65	374
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	209 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	184 prescriptions.	69 patients, 2% of all patients		66	73
EASY TOUCH PEN NEEDLE	207 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	149 prescriptions.	67 patients, 2% of all patients	10	67	277
VESICARE Solifenacin is used to trea... + Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine	202 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	174 prescriptions.	78 patients, 3% of all patients		68	124
CILOSTAZOL Treats a circulation proble... + Treats a circulation problem in which too little blood flows into your leg muscles (intermittent claudication). Source: National Library of Medicine	197 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	183 prescriptions.	66 patients, 2% of all patients		69	178
CARVEDILOL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine	194 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	169 prescriptions.	78 patients, 3% of all patients		70	21
TRAMADOL HCL Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	193 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	156 prescriptions.	113 patients, 4% of all patients	O	71	11
ALPRAZOLAM Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	187 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	170 prescriptions.	79 patients, 3% of all patients		72	18
METFORMIN HCL ER Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine	179 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	153 prescriptions.	67 patients, 2% of all patients		73	48
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	179 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	154 prescriptions.	79 patients, 3% of all patients		73	52
SURE COMFORT*	178 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	136 prescriptions.	75 patients, 3% of all patients		75	327
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	172 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	150 prescriptions.	139 patients, 5% of all patients		76	46
GLYBURIDE-METFORMIN HCL The combination of glyburid... + The combination of glyburide and metformin 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) in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Source: National Library of Medicine	167 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	89 prescriptions.	77 patients, 3% of all patients	R 10	77	247
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	161 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	123 prescriptions.	47 patients, 2% of all patients		78	65
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	154 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	134 prescriptions.	54 patients, 2% of all patients		79	81
MUPIROCIN* Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine	151 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	125 prescriptions.	125 patients, 4% of all patients		80	151
LANTUS Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine	150 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	116 prescriptions.	43 patients, 2% of all patients		81	69
VICTOZA 3-PAK Used to treat a type of dia... + Used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	150 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	99 prescriptions.	51 patients, 2% of all patients		81	238
CELECOXIB Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine	145 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	117 prescriptions.	76 patients, 3% of all patients		83	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	141 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	103 prescriptions.	63 patients, 2% of all patients		84	44
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine	140 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	118 prescriptions.	69 patients, 2% of all patients		85	102
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	134 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	106 prescriptions.	96 patients, 3% of all patients		86	187
IBANDRONATE SODIUM Used to prevent and treat o... + Used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause. Source: National Library of Medicine	132 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	112 prescriptions.	42 patients, 1% of all patients		87	185
AMLODIPINE-VALSARTAN This combination of medicin... + This combination of medicines are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine	131 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	126 prescriptions.	46 patients, 2% of all patients		88	282
ALLOPURINOL Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine	127 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	111 prescriptions.	52 patients, 2% of all patients		89	37
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	127 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	102 prescriptions.	48 patients, 2% of all patients		89	63
NYSTATIN-TRIAMCINOLONE The combination of nystatin... + The combination of nystatin and triamcinolone is used to treat fungal skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine	125 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	95 prescriptions.	102 patients, 4% of all patients		91	398
BENICAR HCT Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	123 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	100 prescriptions.	34 patients, 1% of all patients		92	168
VICTOZA 2-PAK Used with a diet and exerci... + Used with a diet and exercise program to control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	122 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	73 prescriptions.	46 patients, 2% of all patients		93	293
AMLODIPINE-VALSARTAN-HCTZ	119 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	106 prescriptions.	27 patients, 1% of all patients	10	94	357
HYDRALAZINE HCL Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	117 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	88 prescriptions.	47 patients, 2% of all patients		95	76
INCONTROL PEN NEEDLE	116 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	97 prescriptions.	55 patients, 2% of all patients	10	96	382
FLUCONAZOLE Prevents and treats certain... + Prevents and treats certain fungus infections. Source: National Library of Medicine	107 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	85 prescriptions.	93 patients, 3% of all patients		97	160
FENOFIBRATE* Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine	101 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	89 prescriptions.	26 patients, 1% of all patients		98	147
NIFEDIPINE ER Used for the treatment of v... + Used for the treatment of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine	98 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	86 prescriptions.	43 patients, 2% of all patients		99	107
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine	97 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	85 prescriptions.	41 patients, 1% of all patients		100	17
HUMALOG MIX 50-50 KWIKPEN	94 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	50 prescriptions.	27 patients, 1% of all patients	10	101	517
NAMENDA XR Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine	93 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	88 prescriptions.	32 patients, 1% of all patients		102	60
NASONEX Treats or prevents the symp... + Treats or prevents the symptoms of seasonal (short-term) and perennial (year-round) allergies (hay fever), such as stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine	92 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	76 prescriptions.	74 patients, 3% of all patients		103	244
NOVOFINE 32 Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine	89 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	74 prescriptions.	35 patients, 1% of all patients		104	388
VYTORIN Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	89 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	84 prescriptions.	47 patients, 2% of all patients		104	263
BUPROPION XL Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	88 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	52 prescriptions.	31 patients, 1% of all patients		106	137
SPIRIVA Prevents the symptoms of br... + Prevents the symptoms of bronchospasm caused by emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Source: National Library of Medicine	88 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	83 prescriptions.	33 patients, 1% of all patients		106	93
BENICAR Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	85 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	73 prescriptions.	32 patients, 1% of all patients		108	140
FENOFIBRIC ACID* Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	84 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	72 prescriptions.	29 patients, 1% of all patients		109	174
SURE COMFORT*	82 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	77 prescriptions.	29 patients, 1% of all patients		110	522
BYSTOLIC Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	81 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	76 prescriptions.	33 patients, 1% of all patients		111	127
DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) 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	79 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	74 prescriptions.	28 patients, 1% of all patients		112	111
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	76 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	71 prescriptions.	28 patients, 1% of all patients		113	104
RAMIPRIL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine	76 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	71 prescriptions.	20 patients, 1% of all patients		113	96
SURE COMFORT*	74 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	61 prescriptions.	22 patients, 1% of all patients		115	526
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	73 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	68 prescriptions.	24 patients, 1% of all patients		116	77
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	72 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	61 prescriptions.	56 patients, 2% of all patients		117	110
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	71 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	66 prescriptions.	32 patients, 1% of all patients		118	74
CITALOPRAM HBR Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	69 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	56 prescriptions.	30 patients, 1% of all patients		119	28
TRAMADOL HCL-ACETAMINOPHEN Treats short-term, medium t... + Treats short-term, medium to medium-severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	63 prescriptions.	44 patients, 2% of all patients	O	120	112
JANUMET XR This combination is used to... + This combination is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	36 prescriptions.	28 patients, 1% of all patients		120	261
AVODART Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine	67 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	62 prescriptions.	18 patients, 1% of all patients		122	214
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	67 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	55 prescriptions.	27 patients, 1% of all patients		122	88
INSULIN SYRINGE* Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine	67 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	51 prescriptions.	33 patients, 1% of all patients		122	359
AZOR This is a combination of am... + This is a combination of amlodipine and olmesartan is a combination of medicines that may be used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine	67 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	62 prescriptions.	22 patients, 1% of all patients		122	331
ALCOHOL PREP PADS Prep pads + Prep pads. Source: National Library of Medicine	67 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	62 prescriptions.	31 patients, 1% of all patients		122	340
DICYCLOMINE HCL Dicyclomine is used to trea... + Dicyclomine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine	66 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	53 prescriptions.	38 patients, 1% of all patients		127	172
ULTICARE*	66 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	51 prescriptions.	35 patients, 1% of all patients		127	345
CHLORTHALIDONE Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine	66 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	50 prescriptions.	24 patients, 1% of all patients		127	155
LOVASTATIN Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	65 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	60 prescriptions.	21 patients, 1% of all patients		130	50
PEN NEEDLES	60 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	48 prescriptions.	24 patients, 1% of all patients	10	131	495
MYRBETRIQ Used to treat overactive bl... + Used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine	59 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	54 prescriptions.	33 patients, 1% of all patients		132	231
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	59 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	54 prescriptions.	18 patients, 1% of all patients		132	175
NORTRIPTYLINE HCL Nortriptyline is used to tr... + Nortriptyline is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	59 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	47 prescriptions.	26 patients, 1% of all patients		132	193
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	59 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	44 prescriptions.	15 patients, 1% of all patients		132	79
ONGLYZA Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally). Source: National Library of Medicine	58 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	53 prescriptions.	21 patients, 1% of all patients		136	204
CEFDINIR Treats certain types of ski... + Treats certain types of skin infections, throat infections, and lung infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, or tonsillitis. Source: National Library of Medicine	57 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	52 prescriptions.	46 patients, 2% of all patients	A	137	116
INVOKAMET	57 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	29 prescriptions.	25 patients, 1% of all patients		137	385
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	56 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	51 prescriptions.	24 patients, 1% of all patients		139	100
DEXILANT Treats erosive esophagitis,... + Treats erosive esophagitis, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine	56 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	51 prescriptions.	25 patients, 1% of all patients		139	173
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	54 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	54 prescriptions.	26 patients, 1% of all patients		141	84
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	53 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	48 prescriptions.	27 patients, 1% of all patients		142	152
DIOVAN Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine	52 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	47 prescriptions.	26 patients, 1% of all patients		143	420
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	51 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	25 prescriptions.	34 patients, 1% of all patients	R	144	105
MEMANTINE HCL Treats moderate to severe ... + Treats moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine	51 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	46 prescriptions.	29 patients, 1% of all patients		144	119
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	50 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	34 prescriptions.	23 patients, 1% of all patients	R	146	36
INSULIN SYRINGE* Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine	50 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	35 prescriptions.	23 patients, 1% of all patients		146	289
ACTONEL	50 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	45 prescriptions.	17 patients, 1% of all patients		146	605

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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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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. 2, 2009.
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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.

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ENRIQUE GRIEGO M.D.

Mcallen | Texas | 78503

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