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GARY FINSTAD M.D.
6425 LYNCH CANYON DR
Lake isabella | California | 93240
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 264 out of 6974
Rank: 733 out of 6974
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in California lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
27% of this provider’s 731 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 24%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
13% of this provider’s 616 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 10%.
Opioids
42% of this provider’s 731 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
15% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 21%.
Prescription Price
$46 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $86 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
24 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
$784K
2012
$743K
2013
$709K
2014
$811K
2015
Number of Claims
17,055
2012
15,537
2013
15,182
2014
17,679
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.
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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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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 |
789
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
688
prescriptions. |
160
patients, 22% of all patients |
1 | 6 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
773
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
705
prescriptions. |
158
patients, 22% of all patients |
2 | 5 | |
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LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
Levothyroxine, a thyroid ho... + Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone, is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
750
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
692
prescriptions. |
121
patients, 17% of all patients |
3 | 3 | |
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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 |
686
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
614
prescriptions. |
129
patients, 18% of all patients |
4 | 2 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
654
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
476
prescriptions. |
152
patients, 21% of all patients |
O | 5 | 9 |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
540
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
472
prescriptions. |
107
patients, 15% of all patients |
6 | 1 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
483
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
460
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 13% of all patients |
7 | 4 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
457
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
380
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 12% of all patients |
8 | 48 | |
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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 |
443
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
386
prescriptions. |
131
patients, 18% of all patients |
O | 9 | 30 |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
396
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
383
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 45 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
386
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
335
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 13% of all patients |
11 | 11 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
360
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
288
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 12% of all patients |
12 | 14 | |
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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 |
338
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
296
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 11% of all patients |
13 | 8 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
330
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
294
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 11% of all patients |
14 | 23 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
308
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
257
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 10% of all patients |
15 | 26 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
290
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
278
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 25 | |
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METOPROLOL SUCCINATE
Metoprolol is used alone or... + Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
251
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
200
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 6% of all patients |
17 | 18 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
232
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 10 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 6% of all patients |
19 | 21 | |
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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 |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 16 | |
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TRIAMTERENE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Source: National Library of Medicine |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
217
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
20 | 52 | |
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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 |
204
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 29 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 23 | 80 |
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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 |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 8% of all patients |
24 | 28 | |
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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 |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
135
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 5% of all patients |
25 | 7 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
167
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 36 | |
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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 |
159
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
27 | 13 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
28 | 32 | |
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BUPROPION XL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
29 | 156 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
130
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
30 | 113 | |
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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 |
130
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
30 | 55 | |
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CARISOPRODOL
Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 32 | 140 |
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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 |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
32 | 12 | |
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MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 34 | 108 |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
102
patients, 14% of all patients |
A | 35 | 42 |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 56 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
117
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 46 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
38 | 76 | |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 39 | 34 |
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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 |
104
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 20 | |
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FLUOXETINE HCL
Fluoxetine is used to treat... + Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
41 | 60 | |
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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 |
98
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
42 | 33 | |
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ALENDRONATE SODIUM
Alendronate is used to trea... + Alendronate is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (''change of life,'' end of menstrual periods) and to treat osteoporosis in men. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
43 | 15 | |
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PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM
Pantoprazole is used to tre... + Pantoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach). Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 19 | |
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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 |
93
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 58 | |
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OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE ER
Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
46 | 135 | |
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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 |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 31 | |
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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 |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 137 | |
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MONTELUKAST SODIUM
Montelukast is used to prev... + Montelukast is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 38 | |
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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 |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
50 | 53 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 24 | |
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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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 35 | |
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PAROXETINE HCL
Paroxetine tablets, suspens... + Paroxetine tablets, suspension (liquid), and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat depression, panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 85 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 73 | |
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DULOXETINE HCL
Duloxetine is used to treat... + Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 62 | |
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TERAZOSIN HCL
Terazosin is used in men to... + Terazosin 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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 54 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 57 | 74 |
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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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 22 | |
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XARELTO
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). Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 97 | |
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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
60 | 17 | |
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GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 119 | |
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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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 89 | |
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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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 91 | |
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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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 49 | |
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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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 96 | |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 63 | 71 |
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IBUPROFEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 43 | |
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METHADONE HCL
Methadone is used to reliev... + Methadone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that has not been relieved by non-narcotic pain relievers. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 67 | 196 |
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VERAPAMIL ER
Verapamil is used to treat ... + Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
69 | 227 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 70 | 120 |
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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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 27 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 103 | |
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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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
73 | 68 | |
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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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 57 | |
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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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 75 | 216 |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
76 | 273 | |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 41 | |
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 Feb. 12, 2014.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.