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10% of this provider’s 333 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 13%.

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Opioids

28% of this provider’s 451 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 22%.

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Brand Name Drugs

24% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%.

Prescription Price

$70 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $59 among peers.

Prescriptions per Patient

25 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 17.

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

$542K

2012

$615K

2013

$728K

2014

$793K

2015

Number of Claims

8,271

2012

8,874

2013

10,073

2014

11,345

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.

					This Drug's Rank
Drug Name	Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills	Prescriptions to 65+	Patients Receiving this Drug	Category	For this Prescriber	For this Prescriber's Peers
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	612 prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions	514 prescriptions.	102 patients, 23% of all patients		1	1
SIMVASTATIN Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	441 prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions	379 prescriptions.	82 patients, 18% of all patients		2	9
CARVEDILOL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine	386 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	320 prescriptions.	73 patients, 16% of all patients		3	23
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine	370 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	266 prescriptions.	63 patients, 14% of all patients		4	3
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	348 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	283 prescriptions.	61 patients, 14% of all patients		5	32
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	307 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	266 prescriptions.	56 patients, 12% of all patients		6	15
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	293 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	249 prescriptions.	51 patients, 11% of all patients		7	5
FUROSEMIDE Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine	281 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	254 prescriptions.	57 patients, 13% of all patients		8	10
GABAPENTIN Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine	267 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	180 prescriptions.	66 patients, 15% of all patients		9	11
LISINOPRIL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine	249 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	211 prescriptions.	46 patients, 10% of all patients		10	4
TRAMADOL HCL Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	199 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	159 prescriptions.	86 patients, 19% of all patients	O	11	17
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	189 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	170 prescriptions.	35 patients, 8% of all patients		12	2
MELOXICAM Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine	168 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	125 prescriptions.	55 patients, 12% of all patients		13	25
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	161 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	121 prescriptions.	38 patients, 8% of all patients		14	28
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	159 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	129 prescriptions.	31 patients, 7% of all patients		15	16
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	151 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	127 prescriptions.	28 patients, 6% of all patients		16	12
CRESTOR Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	146 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	121 prescriptions.	34 patients, 8% of all patients		17	26
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	143 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	90 prescriptions.	59 patients, 13% of all patients		18	41
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	134 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	98 prescriptions.	30 patients, 7% of all patients		19	8
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	134 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	129 prescriptions.	27 patients, 6% of all patients		19	7
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	133 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	128 prescriptions.	20 patients, 4% of all patients		21	50
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	127 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	107 prescriptions.	22 patients, 5% of all patients		22	43
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine	126 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	111 prescriptions.	29 patients, 6% of all patients		23	19
CLOPIDOGREL Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	122 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	108 prescriptions.	24 patients, 5% of all patients		24	20
LANTUS SOLOSTAR Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine	115 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	68 prescriptions.	21 patients, 5% of all patients		25	63
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	114 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	100 prescriptions.	17 patients, 4% of all patients		26	29
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	112 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	90 prescriptions.	19 patients, 4% of all patients		27	13
ALLOPURINOL Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine	112 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	96 prescriptions.	25 patients, 6% of all patients		27	33
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	112 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	107 prescriptions.	17 patients, 4% of all patients		27	65
BYSTOLIC Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	106 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	85 prescriptions.	18 patients, 4% of all patients		30	105
JANUVIA Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	105 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	100 prescriptions.	18 patients, 4% of all patients		31	57
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). Source: National Library of Medicine	104 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	70 prescriptions.	87 patients, 19% of all patients	A	32	132
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine	98 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	77 prescriptions.	47 patients, 10% of all patients		33	21
CLONIDINE HCL Clonidine is used alone or ... + Clonidine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	94 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	63 prescriptions.	16 patients, 4% of all patients		34	59
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	89 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	64 prescriptions.	24 patients, 5% of all patients		35	82
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine	84 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	68 prescriptions.	31 patients, 7% of all patients		36	72
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	75 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	75 prescriptions.	12 patients, 3% of all patients		37	46
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	75 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	53 prescriptions.	13 patients, 3% of all patients		37	184
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	75 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	27 prescriptions.	14 patients, 3% of all patients		37	44
PREDNISONE Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	70 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	50 prescriptions.	52 patients, 12% of all patients		40	39
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	70 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	36 prescriptions.	<11		40	37
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	69 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	41 prescriptions.	11 patients, 2% of all patients		42	128
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	69 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	48 prescriptions.	20 patients, 4% of all patients		42	84
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	68 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	63 prescriptions.	<11		44	61
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	66 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	61 prescriptions.	12 patients, 3% of all patients		45	53
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	65 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	60 prescriptions.	13 patients, 3% of all patients		46	62
TRAZODONE HCL Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	65 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	48 prescriptions.	14 patients, 3% of all patients		46	34
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	64 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	50 prescriptions.	22 patients, 5% of all patients		48	24
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	62 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	51 prescriptions.	14 patients, 3% of all patients		49	69
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine	60 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	49 prescriptions.	54 patients, 12% of all patients	A	50	67
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	60 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	41 prescriptions.	46 patients, 10% of all patients	O	50	6
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	59 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	41 prescriptions.	13 patients, 3% of all patients		52	161
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	55 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	34 prescriptions.	12 patients, 3% of all patients		53	18
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	53 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	48 prescriptions.	35 patients, 8% of all patients		54	112
LINZESS Used in adults to treat irr... + Used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C; a condition that causes stomach pain or cramps, bloating, and infrequent or difficult passage of stools) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC; difficult or infrequent passage of stools that lasts for 3 months or longer and is not caused by a disease or a medication). Source: National Library of Medicine	53 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	37 prescriptions.	15 patients, 3% of all patients		54	244

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 June 16, 2008.
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.

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IKE STEWART M.D.

Sumter | South Carolina | 29150

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