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CATHARINE ARNOLD MD
385 CHURCH ST SUITE 101
Guilford | Connecticut | 06437
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 1 out of 66
Rank: 12 out of 66
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Connecticut 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
16% of this provider’s 652 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 5%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
10% of this provider’s 627 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 7%.
Opioids
12% of this provider’s 652 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 21%.
Brand Name Drugs *
21% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 22%.
* This is an estimate, see our methodology.
Prescription Price
$104 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $252 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
15 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 8.
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
$603K
2012
$761K
2013
$820K
2014
$1M
2015
Number of Claims
6,928
2012
8,271
2013
8,406
2014
9,615
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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PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
554
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
500
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 16% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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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 |
495
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
479
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 14% of all patients |
2 | 19 | |
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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 |
337
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
332
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 11% of all patients |
3 | 23 | |
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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 |
334
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
329
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 10% of all patients |
4 | 38 | |
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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE
Hydroxychloroquine is in a ... + Hydroxychloroquine is in a class of drugs called antimalarials. Source: National Library of Medicine |
309
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
289
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 10% of all patients |
5 | 3 | |
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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 |
294
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
294
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 10% of all patients |
6 | 33 | |
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METHOTREXATE
Treats several kinds of can... + Treats several kinds of cancer, including cancer of the blood, bone, lung, breast, head, or neck. Source: National Library of Medicine |
269
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
251
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 10% of all patients |
7 | 2 | |
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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 |
264
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
259
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 11% of all patients |
8 | 35 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
257
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
257
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 8% of all patients |
9 | 21 | |
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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 |
246
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
231
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 8% of all patients |
10 | 18 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
220
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
215
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 24 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
196
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 8% of all patients |
12 | 25 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
183
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
178
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 7% of all patients |
13 | 39 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
153
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
153
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
14 | 5 | |
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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 |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 15 | 4 |
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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 |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
16 | 51 | |
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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 |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
17 | 65 | |
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BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
18 | 67 | |
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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 |
119
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
19 | 45 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
20 | 36 | |
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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 |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
21 | 44 | |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 69 | |
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RALOXIFENE HCL
Raloxifene is used to preve... + Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (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). Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
22 | 69 | |
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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 |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
24 | 9 | |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
25 | 13 | |
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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 |
96
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
26 | 71 | |
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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 |
92
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
27 | 72 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
28 | 32 | |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
29 | 14 | |
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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 |
86
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 30 | 29 |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 6 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 31 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 40 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
34 | 66 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 54 | |
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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 |
69
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
36 | 50 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 37 | 10 |
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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 |
62
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
38 | 55 | |
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IRBESARTAN
Used alone or in combinatio... + Used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
39 | 79 | |
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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 |
61
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
39 | 79 | |
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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 |
59
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
41 | 46 | |
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ENBREL
Treats rheumatoid arthritis... + Treats rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis in adults. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
<11 | 42 | 11 | |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 43 | 41 |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
44 | 85 | |
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OXYCONTIN
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 44 | 28 |
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METFORMIN HCL ER
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 |
54
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
46 | 86 | |
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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 |
51
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 52 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 89 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 89 | |
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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 |
50
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 50 | 93 | |
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 July 8, 2007.
- 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.