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OSCAR ZAMBRANO M.D.
6513 ATLANTIC AVE
Bell | California | 90201
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 10 out of 1430
Rank: 56 out of 1430
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in California lower than average
Antipsychotics
2% of this provider’s 774 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 0%.
Antibiotics
24% of this provider’s 870 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 6%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
12% of this provider’s 774 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 8%.
Opioids
20% of this provider’s 870 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 3%.
Brand Name Drugs
16% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 24%.
Prescription Price
$42 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $77 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
24 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 10.
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
$918K
2012
$929K
2013
$1M
2014
$874K
2015
Number of Claims
22,733
2012
23,894
2013
23,586
2014
20,623
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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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 |
1,621
prescriptions, 8% of all prescriptions |
1,484
prescriptions. |
347
patients, 40% of all patients |
1 | 8 | |
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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 |
1,257
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
1,142
prescriptions. |
340
patients, 39% of all patients |
2 | 26 | |
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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 |
944
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
850
prescriptions. |
160
patients, 18% of all patients |
3 | 24 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
939
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
875
prescriptions. |
188
patients, 22% of all patients |
4 | 2 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
922
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
838
prescriptions. |
188
patients, 22% of all patients |
5 | 11 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
788
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
710
prescriptions. |
155
patients, 18% of all patients |
6 | 5 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
662
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
582
prescriptions. |
203
patients, 23% of all patients |
7 | 1 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
618
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
562
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 13% of all patients |
8 | 69 | |
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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 |
578
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
528
prescriptions. |
132
patients, 15% of all patients |
9 | 3 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
521
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
449
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 13% of all patients |
10 | 40 | |
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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 |
441
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
412
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 9 | |
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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 |
378
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
345
prescriptions. |
146
patients, 17% of all patients |
O | 12 | 52 |
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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 |
369
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
343
prescriptions. |
80
patients, 9% of all patients |
13 | 20 | |
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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 |
351
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
265
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 10% of all patients |
14 | 29 | |
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LABETALOL HCL
Labetalol is used to treat ... + Labetalol is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
343
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
299
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 7% of all patients |
15 | 92 | |
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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 |
341
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
289
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 10% of all patients |
16 | 39 | |
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WARFARIN SODIUM
Warfarin is used to prevent... + Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
314
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
264
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 6% of all patients |
17 | 10 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
312
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
272
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 7% of all patients |
18 | 13 | |
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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 |
294
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
253
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 8% of all patients |
19 | 18 | |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
283
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
246
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 7% of all patients |
20 | 122 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
280
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
246
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 7% of all patients |
21 | 7 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
280
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
265
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 43 | |
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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 |
269
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
242
prescriptions. |
103
patients, 12% of all patients |
23 | 106 | |
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LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
269
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
237
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 8% of all patients |
23 | 36 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
222
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
198
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
25 | 97 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
205
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
190
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 50 | |
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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 |
201
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 10% of all patients |
27 | 91 | |
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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 |
193
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 6% of all patients |
28 | 34 | |
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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 |
174
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
158
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 8% of all patients |
29 | 86 | |
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VALSARTAN
Valsartan is used alone or ... + Valsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
168
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
30 | 23 | |
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ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE ER
Isosorbide mononitrate is u... + Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease (heart disease). Source: National Library of Medicine |
157
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 14 | |
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NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 10% of all patients |
32 | 28 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
143
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 70 | |
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DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 34 | 25 |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
114
patients, 13% of all patients |
A | 35 | 78 |
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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 |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 6% of all patients |
35 | 82 | |
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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 |
138
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 59 | |
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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 |
127
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
38 | 72 | |
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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 |
117
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 107 | |
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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 |
108
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 103 | |
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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 |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
41 | 17 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 15 | |
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NOVOLIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
43 | 277 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 44 | 48 |
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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 |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 21 | |
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PRADAXA
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung) in patients who have been treated with an injectable anticoagulant (''blood thinner''). Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 32 | |
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DIOVAN
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 94 | |
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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 |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
<11 | 47 | 67 | |
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MINOXIDIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure that has not been controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
49 | 244 | |
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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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 160 | |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 242 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 98 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 105 | |
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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE
Hydroxychloroquine is in a ... + Hydroxychloroquine is in a class of drugs called antimalarials. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 292 | |
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HUMULIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 338 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
56 | 55 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 38 | |
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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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
58 | 121 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 59 | 184 |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 60 | 245 |
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FINASTERIDE
Treats an enlarged prostate... + Treats an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in men and causes hair growth in male pattern baldness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
60 | 95 | |
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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 |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
62 | 76 | |
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SPIRONOLACTONE-HCTZ
The combination of spironol... + The combination of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide, a 'water pill,' is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
63 | 118 | |
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SPIRONOLACTONE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
64 | 22 | |
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DILTIAZEM 24HR ER
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
64 | 51 | |
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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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
66 | 127 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 6 | |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 388 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
68 | 110 | |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 120 | |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 70 | 129 |
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NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 224 | |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on Jan. 27, 2011.
- 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.