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JOHN CINTRON M.D
13055 SW 42ND ST SUITE 210
Miami | Florida | 33175
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Rank: 5 out of 576
Rank: 51 out of 576
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida lower than average
Antipsychotics
4% of this provider’s 1,645 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 5%.
Antibiotics
This provider prescribed antibiotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
4% of this provider’s 1,645 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 9%.
Opioids
1% of this provider’s 1,864 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 9%.
Brand Name Drugs
21% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$118 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $299 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
7 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 8.
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
$901K
2012
$1.06M
2013
$1.26M
2014
$1.59M
2015
Number of Claims
9,049
2012
8,900
2013
10,882
2014
13,537
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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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 |
2,248
prescriptions, 17% of all prescriptions |
2,156
prescriptions. |
555
patients, 30% of all patients |
1 | 2 | |
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CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA
The combination of levodopa... + The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,412
prescriptions, 10% of all prescriptions |
1,372
prescriptions. |
276
patients, 15% of all patients |
2 | 3 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,238
prescriptions, 9% of all prescriptions |
1,084
prescriptions. |
329
patients, 18% of all patients |
3 | 1 | |
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LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,171
prescriptions, 9% of all prescriptions |
791
prescriptions. |
194
patients, 10% of all patients |
4 | 4 | |
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NAMENDA
Treats dementia (memory los... + Treats dementia (memory loss and mental changes) that is a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
745
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
740
prescriptions. |
219
patients, 12% of all patients |
5 | 13 | |
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PRIMIDONE
Treats seizure disorders. B... + Treats seizure disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
659
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
604
prescriptions. |
131
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 6 | 8 |
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MEMANTINE HCL
Treats moderate to severe ... + Treats moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
607
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
588
prescriptions. |
222
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 35 | |
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QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
Quetiapine is used to treat... + Quetiapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Source: National Library of Medicine |
293
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
293
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 8 | 18 |
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EXELON
Rivastigmine is used to tre... + Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia (memory loss) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
256
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 3% of all patients |
9 | 14 | |
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PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Pramipexole is used alone o... + Pramipexole 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 |
243
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
238
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 2% of all patients |
10 | 21 | |
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NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
237
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
237
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 2% of all patients |
11 | 5 | |
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TOPIRAMATE
Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
235
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
12 | 6 | |
| CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA-ENTACAPONE |
206
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 2% of all patients |
13 | 62 | |
| NEUPRO |
194
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
189
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 2% of all patients |
10 | 14 | 57 |
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PHENYTOIN SODIUM EXTENDED
Phenytoin is used to contro... + Phenytoin is used to control certain type of seizures, and to treat and prevent seizures that may begin during or after surgery to the brain or nervous system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
161
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 2% of all patients |
15 | 45 | |
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CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA ER
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Source: National Library of Medicine |
189
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
184
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 2% of all patients |
16 | 27 | |
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GALANTAMINE HBR
Galantamine is used to trea... + Galantamine is used to treat the symptoms of 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 |
181
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 2% of all patients |
17 | 33 | |
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LAMOTRIGINE
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures and mood disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
171
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
18 | 10 | |
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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 |
161
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 19 | 49 |
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LYRICA
Treats nerve and muscle pai... + Treats nerve and muscle pain caused by diabetes, shingles, fibromyalgia, or a spinal cord injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
158
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
134
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 2% of all patients |
20 | 11 | |
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OXCARBAZEPINE
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 1% of all patients |
21 | 38 | |
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AZILECT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
22 | 31 | |
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CARBAMAZEPINE
Treats different types of s... + Treats different types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 1% of all patients |
23 | 47 | |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 2% of all patients |
23 | 17 | |
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NORTRIPTYLINE HCL
Nortriptyline is used to tr... + Nortriptyline is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 1% of all patients |
25 | 41 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 1% of all patients |
26 | 48 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
27 | 25 | |
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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 |
86
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
28 | 22 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
29 | 19 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
29 | 52 | |
| PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE |
79
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
31 | 70 | |
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TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HCL
Trihexyphenidyl is used to ... + Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and tremors caused by other medical problems or drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 32 | 98 |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
33 | 7 | |
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AMANTADINE
Treats or prevents the flu ... + Treats or prevents the flu (influenza type A). Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
34 | 39 | |
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DILANTIN*
Treats seizures. This medic... + Treats seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 35 | 99 | |
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 Oct. 11, 2007.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.