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STUART SIMON M.D.
3820 MEDICAL PARK DR
Austell | Georgia | 30106
(770) 948-6041
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2012
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 7 out of 174
Rank: 6 out of 174
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in Georgia
Schedule Two
Controlled Substances
N/A
Schedule Three
Controlled Substances
N/A
Risky Drugs to Seniors
0% of this provider’s 5,555 prescriptions for patients 65 and older were for "potentially dangerous" drugs, compared to an average of 0%.
Brand Name Drugs
64% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 59%.
Prescription Price
$144 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $173 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
7 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 8.
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A schedule two drug. More » Schedule two drugs have a high potential for abuse and severe dependence, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
A schedule three drug. More » Schedule three drugs have potential for abuse and dependence, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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.
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this drug in the country.
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Total Prescriptions Filled Including Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Category | For this Prescriber |
For All Prescribers in This Specialty in Georgia |
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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). This medicine is a bronchodilator. More info » |
1,578 | 1,198 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
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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. This medicine is a combination of a steroid and a bronchodilator. More info » |
972 | 748 | 2 | 2 | |
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PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Also used to decrease some symptoms of cancer. This medicine is a steroid. More info » |
650 | 413 | 3 | 3 | |
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PROAIR HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Also prevents wheezing caused by exercise (exercise-induced bronchospasm). This medicine is a bronchodilator. More info » |
590 | 383 | 4 | 4 | |
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VENTOLIN HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Also prevents wheezing caused by exercise (exercise-induced bronchospasm). This medicine is a bronchodilator. More info » |
485 | 338 | 5 | 6 | |
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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. This medicine is a corticosteroid. More info » |
388 | 281 | 6 | 10 | |
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SYMBICORT
This is a combination of bu... + This is a combination of budesonide and formoterol used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. More info » |
329 | 255 | 7 | 5 | |
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COMBIVENT
Treats chronic obstructive ... + Treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More info » |
219 | 158 | 8 | 7 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. This medicine is a macrolide antibiotic. More info » |
178 | 115 | 9 | 8 | |
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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. It is prescribed for people with certain types of irregular heartbeat, people with prosthetic (replacement or mechanical) heart valves, and people who have suffered a heart attack. Warfarin is also used to treat or prevent venous thrombosis (swelling and blood clot in a vein) and pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). Warfarin is in a class of medications called anticoagulants ('blood thinners'). It works by decreasing the clotting ability of the blood. More info » |
165 | 97 | 10 | 23 | |
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ADVAIR HFA
Prevents symptoms of asthma... + Prevents symptoms of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This medicine is a combination of a steroid and a bronchodilator. More info » |
125 | 104 | 11 | 22 | |
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LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Levofloxacin is also used to prevent anthrax (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack) in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air. More info » |
119 | 70 | 12 | 20 | |
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AMOX TR-POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE
The combination of amoxicil... + The combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, including infections of the ears, lungs, sinus, skin, and urinary tract. Amoxicillin is in a class of medications called penicillin-like antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic acid is in a class of medications called beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by preventing bacteria from destroying amoxicillin. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. More info » |
114 | 88 | 13 | 42 | |
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SINGULAIR
Helps prevent and control a... + Helps prevent and control asthma attacks, including attacks caused by exercise. Also treats seasonal (short-term) and perennial (long-term) allergies. More info » |
96 | 61 | 14 | 9 | |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Zolpidem belongs to a class of medications called sedative-hypnotics. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. More info » |
79 | 28 | 15 | 16 | |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is also used to treat or prevent anthrax (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack) in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air. Ciprofloxacin extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used only to treat certain types of urinary tract infections. Ciprofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. More info » |
78 | 43 | 16 | 40 | |
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TRAMADOL HCL
Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol extended-release tablets are only used by people who are expected to need medication to relieve pain around-the-clock for a long time. Tramadol is in a class of medications called opiate agonists. It works by changing the way the body senses pain. More info » |
61 | 44 | 17 | 39 | |
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MONTELUKAST SODIUM
Used to prevent wheezing, d... + Used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm (breathing difficulties) during exercise. It is also used to treat the symptoms of seasonal (occurs only at certain times of the year), and perennial (occurs all year round) allergic rhinitis (a condition associated with sneezing and stuffy, runny or itchy nose). More info » |
60 | 27 | 18 | 15 | |
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DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
Doxycycline is used to trea... + Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; Lyme disease; acne; infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems; and anthrax (after inhalational exposure). It is also used to prevent malaria. Doxycycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. More info » |
59 | 38 | 19 | 25 | |
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NASONEX
Treats or prevents the symp... + Treats or prevents the symptoms of seasonal (short-term) and perennial (year-round) allergies (hay fever), such as stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Also treats nasal polyps. This medicine is a corticosteroid. More info » |
57 | 49 | 20 | 56 | |
| THEOPHYLLINE | 54 | 35 | 21 | 76 | |
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QVAR
Prevents asthma attacks. + Prevents asthma attacks. More info » |
53 | 33 | 22 | 32 | |
About This Data
ProPublica obtained prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, under the Freedom of Information Act. The data for 2012 includes more than 1.2 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.5 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 382,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. Almost three-fourths went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if 10 or fewer prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- The list of top drugs includes only those for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions, but all prescriptions are counted in the summary totals at the top.
- The calculation of “Risky Drugs to Seniors” does not include drugs for which a provider wrote 11 or fewer prescriptions because Medicare redacted the information to protect patient privacy.
- 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 March 11, 2010.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.