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BRIAN MEEKER D.O.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 7 out of 1238
Rank: 11 out of 1238
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Iowa lower than average
Antipsychotics
3% of this provider’s 733 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Antibiotics
36% of this provider’s 831 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 31%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
12% of this provider’s 733 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 10%.
Opioids
23% of this provider’s 831 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 17%.
Brand Name Drugs
16% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%.
Prescription Price
$48 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $50 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
28 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 18.
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
$833K
2012
$902K
2013
$1.08M
2014
$1.13M
2015
Number of Claims
20,399
2012
22,877
2013
24,228
2014
23,551
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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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,042
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
936
prescriptions. |
173
patients, 21% of all patients |
1 | 6 | |
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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 |
926
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
768
prescriptions. |
180
patients, 22% of all patients |
2 | 2 | |
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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 |
803
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
671
prescriptions. |
138
patients, 17% of all patients |
3 | 1 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
787
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
642
prescriptions. |
125
patients, 15% of all patients |
O | 4 | 12 |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
776
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
700
prescriptions. |
126
patients, 15% of all patients |
5 | 11 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
734
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
665
prescriptions. |
139
patients, 17% of all patients |
6 | 5 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
647
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
567
prescriptions. |
121
patients, 15% of all patients |
7 | 3 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
616
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
553
prescriptions. |
123
patients, 15% of all patients |
8 | 4 | |
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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 |
570
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
531
prescriptions. |
111
patients, 13% of all patients |
9 | 7 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
543
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
494
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 13% of all patients |
10 | 18 | |
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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 |
508
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
473
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 12% of all patients |
11 | 16 | |
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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 |
488
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
473
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 7% of all patients |
12 | 10 | |
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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 |
432
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
357
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 9% of all patients |
13 | 9 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
413
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
343
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 9% of all patients |
14 | 26 | |
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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 |
368
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
319
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 9% of all patients |
15 | 8 | |
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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 |
353
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
348
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 14 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
344
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
258
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 7% of all patients |
17 | 32 | |
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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 |
341
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
341
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 7% of all patients |
18 | 19 | |
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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 |
307
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
240
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 6% of all patients |
19 | 28 | |
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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 |
268
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
241
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 7% of all patients |
20 | 23 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
258
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
217
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 15 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
243
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
212
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 24 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
243
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
218
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 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 |
223
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
202
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 22 | |
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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 |
220
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
220
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
25 | 30 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
211
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
26 | 33 | |
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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 |
199
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
181
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
27 | 13 | |
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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 |
182
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 28 | 17 |
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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 |
172
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
29 | 85 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
171
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 27 | |
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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 |
167
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 72 | |
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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 |
156
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 60 | |
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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 |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 31 | |
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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 |
149
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 40 | |
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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 |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 37 | |
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FENTANYL
Treats severe, ongoing pain... + Treats severe, ongoing pain (during and after surgery, cancer pain) that cannot be controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 36 | 58 |
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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 |
137
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 67 | |
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ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE
Escitalopram is used to tre... + Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
38 | 39 | |
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NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
127
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
39 | 55 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 59 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 41 | 53 |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
41 | 56 | |
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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 |
116
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
43 | 25 | |
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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 |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
44 | 42 | |
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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 |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 129 | |
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LATANOPROST
Latanoprost ophthalmic is u... + Latanoprost ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision) and ocular hypertension (a condition which causes increased pressure in the eye). Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 158 | |
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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 |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 7% of all patients |
47 | 29 | |
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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 |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 48 | 62 |
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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 |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 114 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 52 | |
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OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 51 | 138 |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 44 | |
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DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 53 | 104 |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 49 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 38 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 108 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
57 | 34 | |
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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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
O | 57 | 112 |
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CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA
The combination of levodopa... + The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 83 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 60 | 145 | |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
61 | 94 | |
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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. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 61 | 71 |
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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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 57 | |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
64 | 20 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 65 | 91 |
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PROPRANOLOL HCL
Propranolol is used to trea... + Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart disease, pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), and certain types of tremor. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 144 | |
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SPIRONOLACTONE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 43 | |
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NORTRIPTYLINE HCL
Nortriptyline is used to tr... + Nortriptyline is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
<11 | 67 | 139 | |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 98 | |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 70 | 64 |
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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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 61 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
72 | 68 | |
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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 |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 63 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 74 | 80 |
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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 |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 75 | 78 |
|
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 |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
75 | 54 | |
|
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE
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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
77 | 73 | |
|
TRIMETHOPRIM
Treats urinary tract infect... + Treats urinary tract infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | A | 77 | 211 |
|
CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
79 | 35 | |
|
CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
80 | 41 | |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 81 | 69 | |
|
AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
A | 82 | 116 |
|
LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
83 | 120 | |
| AUTOSHIELD DUO PEN NEEDLE |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 236 | |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 85 | 92 | |
|
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. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
<11 | 86 | 110 | |
|
RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
86 | 126 | |
|
SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 86 | 96 | |
|
NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
86 | 117 | |
|
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Treats psoriasis, skin irri... + Treats psoriasis, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
90 | 276 | |
|
ZOSTAVAX
Prevents shingles (herpes z... + Prevents shingles (herpes zoster virus). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 6% of all patients |
91 | 179 | |
|
DILTIAZEM 24HR CD
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
91 | 79 | |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
<11 | 93 | 148 | |
|
BUSPIRONE HCL
Buspirone is used to treat ... + Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 97 | |
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 March 9, 2016.
- 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.