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RODOLFO GUZMAN M.D.
860 GRAND CONCOURSE SUITE 1K
Bronx | New York | 10451
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 3 out of 488
Rank: 7 out of 488
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in New York 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
6% of this provider’s 793 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 4%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
7% of this provider’s 617 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Opioids
This provider prescribed opioids to at least one but fewer than 11 patients, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Brand Name Drugs
36% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 45%.
Prescription Price
$116 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $233 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
27 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
$2.04M
2012
$2.01M
2013
$2.38M
2014
$2.51M
2015
Number of Claims
25,257
2012
26,755
2013
25,044
2014
21,748
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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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 |
1,597
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
1,194
prescriptions. |
264
patients, 33% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
959
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
807
prescriptions. |
162
patients, 20% of all patients |
10 | 2 | 9 |
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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 |
835
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
758
prescriptions. |
143
patients, 18% of all patients |
3 | 25 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
808
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
574
prescriptions. |
143
patients, 18% of all patients |
10 | 4 | 4 |
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CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
741
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
591
prescriptions. |
124
patients, 16% of all patients |
5 | 16 | |
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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 |
739
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
600
prescriptions. |
127
patients, 16% of all patients |
6 | 20 | |
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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 |
737
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
544
prescriptions. |
135
patients, 17% of all patients |
7 | 26 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
575
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
426
prescriptions. |
112
patients, 14% of all patients |
8 | 36 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
537
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
399
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 14% of all patients |
9 | 7 | |
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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 |
509
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
399
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 11% of all patients |
10 | 3 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
493
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
413
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 11% of all patients |
11 | 61 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
488
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
393
prescriptions. |
94
patients, 12% of all patients |
12 | 10 | |
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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 |
484
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
453
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 13% of all patients |
13 | 13 | |
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GLIPIZIDE-METFORMIN
Treats type 2 diabetes. + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
417
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
367
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 9% of all patients |
14 | 56 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
352
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
280
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 8% of all patients |
15 | 87 | |
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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 |
347
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
276
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 7% of all patients |
16 | 21 | |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE-BENAZEPRIL
The combination of amlodipi... + The combination of amlodipine and benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
336
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
293
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 79 | |
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ALCOHOL PREP PADS
Prep pads + Prep pads. Source: National Library of Medicine |
320
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
236
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 10% of all patients |
18 | 39 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
317
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
286
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 8% of all patients |
19 | 31 | |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
302
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 27 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
275
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
193
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 7% of all patients |
21 | 19 | |
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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 |
262
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
208
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 7% of all patients |
22 | 46 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
260
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
216
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 6% of all patients |
23 | 45 | |
| ALCOHOL PADS |
249
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
152
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 8% of all patients |
24 | 49 | |
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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 |
244
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
212
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
25 | 71 | |
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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 |
216
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
177
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 49 | |
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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 |
209
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
194
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 6% of all patients |
27 | 28 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
200
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
168
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
28 | 48 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
198
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
193
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
29 | 44 | |
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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 |
174
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
154
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 24 | |
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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 |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 42 | |
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METHIMAZOLE
Treats hyperthyroidism (too... + Treats hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland). Source: National Library of Medicine |
172
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
32 | 23 | |
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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 |
169
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 126 | |
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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 |
166
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 40 | |
| PIOGLITAZONE-METFORMIN |
163
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 5% of all patients |
10 | 35 | 118 |
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LABETALOL HCL
Labetalol is used to treat ... + Labetalol is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
160
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 135 | |
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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 |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
138
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 83 | |
| OSENI |
139
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
10 | 38 | 192 |
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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 |
133
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
39 | 29 | |
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AMMONIUM LACTATE
Treats dry, scaly skin cond... + Treats dry, scaly skin conditions called xerosis and ichthyosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 76 | |
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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 |
117
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
41 | 22 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 41 | |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 43 | 212 |
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NOVOLOG FLEXPEN
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 |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 11 | |
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CALCITRIOL
Treats low blood calcium in... + Treats low blood calcium in kidney dialysis patients and other patients. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 101 | |
| NOVOFINE |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 112 | |
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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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 18 | |
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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 |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
48 | 81 | |
| TELMISARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
49 | 225 | |
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UNIFINE PENTIPS
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 35 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 143 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
52 | 99 | |
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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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 47 | |
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SINGLE USE SWAB
Single-use swabs + Single-use swabs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 37 | |
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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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 54 | 144 |
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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 |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 34 | |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
57 | 66 | |
| EASY COMFORT PEN NEEDLES |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 146 | |
| COMFORT EZ* |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 106 | |
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VOLTAREN
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
59 | 86 | |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 2 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 104 | |
| DICLOFENAC SODIUM ER |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 177 | |
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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE
Hydroxychloroquine is in a ... + Hydroxychloroquine is in a class of drugs called antimalarials. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 251 | |
| GLYBURIDE MICRONIZED |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 65 | 256 |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 66 | 77 | |
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NIFEDICAL XL
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 155 | |
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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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 57 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
69 | 108 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 84 | |
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VENTOLIN HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 276 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 6 | |
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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 |
42
prescriptions. |
<11 | 71 | 221 | |
| EASY TOUCH PEN NEEDLE |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 148 | |
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HUMALOG KWIKPEN U-100
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
75 | 14 | |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
<11 | 75 | 32 | |
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AMITIZA
Treats certain types of lon... + Treats certain types of long-term constipation by helping you have a bowel movement. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
<11 | 75 | 140 | |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on Sept. 25, 2012.
- 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.