Prescriber Checkup

26% of this provider’s 367 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

53% of this provider’s 727 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 32%.

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Brand Name Drugs

31% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%. This is far more than peers.

Prescription Price

$106 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $60 among peers.

Prescriptions per Patient

52 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 24.

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

$1.09M

2012

$2.88M

2013

$3.59M

2014

$4.02M

2015

Number of Claims

12,036

2012

33,888

2013

38,376

2014

37,763

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
OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	1,677 prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions	457 prescriptions.	245 patients, 34% of all patients	O	1	14
CRESTOR Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	1,072 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	812 prescriptions.	145 patients, 20% of all patients		2	33
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	1,019 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	671 prescriptions.	177 patients, 24% of all patients		3	5
ALPRAZOLAM Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	1,001 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	261 prescriptions.	143 patients, 20% of all patients		4	7
LIDOCAINE-PRILOCAINE This is used on the skin or... + This is used on the skin or in the genital area to cause numbness or loss of feeling before certain medical procedures. Source: National Library of Medicine	990 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	606 prescriptions.	185 patients, 25% of all patients		5	71
FUROSEMIDE Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine	793 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	586 prescriptions.	113 patients, 16% of all patients		6	4
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine	773 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	578 prescriptions.	114 patients, 16% of all patients		7	12
LISINOPRIL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine	664 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	382 prescriptions.	112 patients, 15% of all patients		8	1
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	651 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	539 prescriptions.	87 patients, 12% of all patients		9	39
GABAPENTIN Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine	598 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	353 prescriptions.	97 patients, 13% of all patients		10	11
OXYCODONE HCL Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	562 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	79 prescriptions.	83 patients, 11% of all patients	O	11	38
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	486 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	383 prescriptions.	69 patients, 9% of all patients		12	19
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	462 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	312 prescriptions.	80 patients, 11% of all patients		13	104
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine	438 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	342 prescriptions.	97 patients, 13% of all patients		14	56
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	433 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	245 prescriptions.	79 patients, 11% of all patients		15	66
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine	411 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	271 prescriptions.	63 patients, 9% of all patients		16	8
SIMVASTATIN Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	400 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	255 prescriptions.	66 patients, 9% of all patients		17	9
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	389 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	113 prescriptions.	65 patients, 9% of all patients		18	26
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	385 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	123 prescriptions.	68 patients, 9% of all patients		19	10
CLOPIDOGREL Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	377 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	260 prescriptions.	48 patients, 7% of all patients		20	21
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	335 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	116 prescriptions.	60 patients, 8% of all patients	R	21	31
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	323 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	179 prescriptions.	58 patients, 8% of all patients		22	6
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	322 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	245 prescriptions.	51 patients, 7% of all patients		23	13
TRAZODONE HCL Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	315 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	197 prescriptions.	55 patients, 8% of all patients		24	23
CARVEDILOL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine	310 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	199 prescriptions.	48 patients, 7% of all patients		25	24
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	298 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	227 prescriptions.	46 patients, 6% of all patients		26	20
CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine	289 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	13 prescriptions.	62 patients, 9% of all patients	R	27	47
TRAMADOL HCL Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	287 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	145 prescriptions.	49 patients, 7% of all patients	O	28	16
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	279 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	111 prescriptions.	47 patients, 6% of all patients		29	15
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	278 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	130 prescriptions.	52 patients, 7% of all patients		30	18
BYSTOLIC Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	277 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	266 prescriptions.	38 patients, 5% of all patients		31	107
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	272 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	122 prescriptions.	53 patients, 7% of all patients	O	32	2
OXYCONTIN Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	269 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	28 prescriptions.	32 patients, 4% of all patients	O	33	94
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	266 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	124 prescriptions.	45 patients, 6% of all patients		34	3
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	254 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	137 prescriptions.	36 patients, 5% of all patients		35	100
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	251 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	105 prescriptions.	27 patients, 4% of all patients	P	36	53
LYRICA Treats nerve and muscle pai... + Treats nerve and muscle pain caused by diabetes, shingles, fibromyalgia, or a spinal cord injury. Source: National Library of Medicine	249 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	121 prescriptions.	44 patients, 6% of all patients		37	62
METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL Metoclopramide is used to r... + Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn and speed the healing of ulcers and sores in the esophagus (tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) in people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus) that did not get better with other treatments. Source: National Library of Medicine	240 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	110 prescriptions.	43 patients, 6% of all patients		38	110
CREON Helps patients who have cys... + Helps patients who have cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or digestive disorders digest food. Source: National Library of Medicine	236 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	186 prescriptions.	39 patients, 5% of all patients		39	160
OMEGA-3 ACID ETHYL ESTERS Omega-3 fatty acids are use... + Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood in people with very high triglycerides. Source: National Library of Medicine	229 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	181 prescriptions.	30 patients, 4% of all patients		40	91
GEMFIBROZIL Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine	225 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	78 prescriptions.	37 patients, 5% of all patients		41	102
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	217 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	92 prescriptions.	49 patients, 7% of all patients		42	54
VICTOZA 3-PAK Used to treat a type of dia... + Used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	215 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	101 prescriptions.	31 patients, 4% of all patients		43	137
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	215 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	164 prescriptions.	30 patients, 4% of all patients		43	63
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	205 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	205 prescriptions.	27 patients, 4% of all patients		45	58
BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine	201 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	85 prescriptions.	43 patients, 6% of all patients		46	106
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	199 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	139 prescriptions.	27 patients, 4% of all patients		47	29
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine	195 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	85 prescriptions.	37 patients, 5% of all patients		48	35
ZETIA Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	195 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	163 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		48	87
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	195 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	120 prescriptions.	26 patients, 4% of all patients		48	46
SYNTHROID Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine	194 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	189 prescriptions.	21 patients, 3% of all patients		51	115
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	193 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	65 prescriptions.	35 patients, 5% of all patients		52	36
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine	191 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	104 prescriptions.	135 patients, 19% of all patients	A	53	70
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	189 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	177 prescriptions.	31 patients, 4% of all patients		54	131
LANTUS SOLOSTAR Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine	189 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	99 prescriptions.	37 patients, 5% of all patients		54	64
COLCRYS Used to prevent gout attack... + Used to prevent gout attacks (sudden, severe pain in one or more joints caused by abnormally high levels of a substance called uric acid in the blood) in adults, and to relieve the pain of gout attacks when they occur. Source: National Library of Medicine	185 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	123 prescriptions.	33 patients, 5% of all patients		56	174
HYDRALAZINE HCL Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	184 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	144 prescriptions.	28 patients, 4% of all patients		57	90
MEGESTROL ACETATE Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine	184 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	153 prescriptions.	37 patients, 5% of all patients	R	57	175
CITALOPRAM HBR Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	181 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	105 prescriptions.	23 patients, 3% of all patients		59	25
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	180 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	130 prescriptions.	33 patients, 5% of all patients		60	28
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	176 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	84 prescriptions.	32 patients, 4% of all patients		61	57
ALLOPURINOL Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine	172 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	147 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		62	41
BACLOFEN Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine	168 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	59 prescriptions.	29 patients, 4% of all patients		63	55
MECLIZINE HCL Meclizine is used to preven... + Meclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Source: National Library of Medicine	167 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	151 prescriptions.	36 patients, 5% of all patients		64	122
LEVETIRACETAM Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine	161 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	60 prescriptions.	19 patients, 3% of all patients		65	79
COUMADIN Helps to prevent new blood ... + Helps to prevent new blood clots from forming, and helps to keep existing blood clots from getting worse. Source: National Library of Medicine	161 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	161 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		65	188
CELECOXIB Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine	159 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	108 prescriptions.	28 patients, 4% of all patients		67	97
MELOXICAM Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine	158 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	110 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		68	22
IBANDRONATE SODIUM Used to prevent and treat o... + Used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause. Source: National Library of Medicine	157 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	152 prescriptions.	20 patients, 3% of all patients		69	192
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	157 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	73 prescriptions.	22 patients, 3% of all patients		69	42
BISOPROLOL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	153 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	36 prescriptions.	22 patients, 3% of all patients		71	134
CARISOPRODOL Treats pain and stiffness o... + Treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine	149 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	5 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients	R	72	95
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	148 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	143 prescriptions.	17 patients, 2% of all patients		73	133
DIAZEPAM Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine	141 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	5 prescriptions.	22 patients, 3% of all patients		74	50
NAMENDA XR Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine	136 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	91 prescriptions.	23 patients, 3% of all patients		75	51
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	136 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	112 prescriptions.	22 patients, 3% of all patients		75	32
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	135 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	64 prescriptions.	28 patients, 4% of all patients		77	40
VESICARE Solifenacin is used to trea... + Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine	134 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	97 prescriptions.	18 patients, 2% of all patients		78	167
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE Treats gingivitis (swelling... + Treats gingivitis (swelling of the gums) and other problems of the mouth and gums. Source: National Library of Medicine	134 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	75 prescriptions.	42 patients, 6% of all patients		78	201
VOLTAREN Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	132 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	90 prescriptions.	30 patients, 4% of all patients		80	139
HYDROMORPHONE HCL* Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	130 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	47 prescriptions.	19 patients, 3% of all patients	O	81	205
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	123 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	106 prescriptions.	19 patients, 3% of all patients		82	77
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	119 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	87 prescriptions.	19 patients, 3% of all patients		83	30
JANUVIA Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	119 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	95 prescriptions.	19 patients, 3% of all patients		83	74
PREDNISONE Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	119 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	56 prescriptions.	22 patients, 3% of all patients		83	48
AMMONIUM LACTATE Treats dry, scaly skin cond... + Treats dry, scaly skin conditions called xerosis and ichthyosis. Source: National Library of Medicine	119 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	36 prescriptions.	26 patients, 4% of all patients		83	210
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	118 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	56 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		87	65
NAPROXEN Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by arthritis, gout, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Source: National Library of Medicine	118 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	77 prescriptions.	32 patients, 4% of all patients		87	86
JANUMET XR This combination is used to... + This combination is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	117 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	93 prescriptions.	15 patients, 2% of all patients		89	167
AMITIZA Treats certain types of lon... + Treats certain types of long-term constipation by helping you have a bowel movement. Source: National Library of Medicine	117 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	76 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		89	147
GLIPIZIDE XL 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	116 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	116 prescriptions.	11 patients, 2% of all patients		91	157
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	114 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	66 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		92	73
KETOCONAZOLE Treats fungal infections in... + Treats fungal infections in the skin, throat, urinary tract, and lungs. Source: National Library of Medicine	114 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	80 prescriptions.	38 patients, 5% of all patients		92	171
MIRTAZAPINE Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	114 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	74 prescriptions.	20 patients, 3% of all patients		92	44
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	113 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	89 prescriptions.	17 patients, 2% of all patients		95	154
GLYCOPYRROLATE	111 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	84 prescriptions.	18 patients, 2% of all patients		96	218
INVOKANA Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally). Source: National Library of Medicine	110 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	86 prescriptions.	23 patients, 3% of all patients		97	128
SPIRONOLACTONE-HCTZ The combination of spironol... + The combination of spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide, a 'water pill,' is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine	109 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	62 prescriptions.	14 patients, 2% of all patients		98	219
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	108 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	30 prescriptions.	14 patients, 2% of all patients	O	99	83
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	106 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	88 prescriptions.	14 patients, 2% of all patients		100	17
TIZANIDINE HCL Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine	105 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	43 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		101	60
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	105 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	100 prescriptions.	15 patients, 2% of all patients		101	144
TOLTERODINE TARTRATE ER Tolterodine is used treat o... + Tolterodine is used treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination) to relieve urinary difficulties, including frequent urination and inability to control urination. Source: National Library of Medicine	104 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	99 prescriptions.	21 patients, 3% of all patients		103	193
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	98 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	46 prescriptions.	18 patients, 2% of all patients		104	75
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	97 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	70 prescriptions.	14 patients, 2% of all patients		105	67
SINGLE USE SWAB Single-use swabs + Single-use swabs. Source: National Library of Medicine	97 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	77 prescriptions.	20 patients, 3% of all patients		105	227
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. Source: National Library of Medicine	96 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	38 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		107	188
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	95 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	52 prescriptions.	33 patients, 5% of all patients		108	111
AMITRIPTYLINE HCL Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	95 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	39 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients	R	108	72
TOPIRAMATE Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine	95 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	20 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		108	124
NYSTATIN Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine	93 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	70 prescriptions.	29 patients, 4% of all patients		111	117
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	91 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	35 prescriptions.	18 patients, 2% of all patients		112	80
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	87 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	38 prescriptions.	22 patients, 3% of all patients		113	114
GLIMEPIRIDE Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	85 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	80 prescriptions.	13 patients, 2% of all patients		114	45
TEMAZEPAM Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine	82 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	32 prescriptions.	17 patients, 2% of all patients		115	89
BISOPROLOL FUMARATE Bisoprolol is used alone or... + Bisoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	81 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	34 prescriptions.	18 patients, 2% of all patients		116	236
CLONIDINE Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine	81 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	81 prescriptions.	12 patients, 2% of all patients		116	236
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	80 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	31 prescriptions.	19 patients, 3% of all patients		118	99
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	80 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	75 prescriptions.	<11		118	61
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	76 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	58 prescriptions.	<11		120	241
DICLOFENAC SODIUM Diclofenac is used to relie... + Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Source: National Library of Medicine	74 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	46 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		121	88
METHADONE HCL Methadone is used to reliev... + Methadone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that has not been relieved by non-narcotic pain relievers. Source: National Library of Medicine	73 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	11 prescriptions.	<11	O	122	125
METHYLPHENIDATE HCL Methylphenidate is used as ... + Methylphenidate is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age) in adults and children. Source: National Library of Medicine	73 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	26 prescriptions.	15 patients, 2% of all patients		122	246
PHENYTOIN SODIUM EXTENDED Phenytoin is used to contro... + Phenytoin is used to control certain type of seizures, and to treat and prevent seizures that may begin during or after surgery to the brain or nervous system. Source: National Library of Medicine	72 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	22 prescriptions.	<11		124	119
ATENOLOL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine	71 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	53 prescriptions.	<11		125	34
DIGOXIN Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine	71 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	53 prescriptions.	<11	R	125	141
DIVALPROEX SODIUM Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine	70 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	27 prescriptions.	<11		127	85
BENICAR HCT Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	29 prescriptions.	21 patients, 3% of all patients		128	193
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT Used to help control the sy... + Used to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	42 prescriptions.	11 patients, 2% of all patients		128	118
NITROSTAT Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	56 prescriptions.	23 patients, 3% of all patients		128	203
METOLAZONE Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	45 prescriptions.	11 patients, 2% of all patients		128	208
VIIBRYD Used to treat depression in... + Used to treat depression in adults. Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	47 prescriptions.	15 patients, 2% of all patients		128	251
LIDOCAINE Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	18 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		128	251
BENZTROPINE MESYLATE Treats symptoms of Parkinso... + Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease or side effects of other drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	34 prescriptions.	<11	R	128	109
RISPERIDONE Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine	68 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	31 prescriptions.	11 patients, 2% of all patients	P	128	81
ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	65 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	35 prescriptions.	<11	O	136	123
PIOGLITAZONE HCL Pioglitazone is used to tre... + Pioglitazone is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine	65 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	37 prescriptions.	<11		136	138
EXELON Rivastigmine is used to tre... + Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia (memory loss) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine	64 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	64 prescriptions.	<11		138	152
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine	62 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	39 prescriptions.	36 patients, 5% of all patients	A	139	78
VALACYCLOVIR Treats herpes virus infecti... + Treats herpes virus infections, including shingles (herpes zoster), cold sores (herpes labialis), and genital herpes (herpes simplex) in adults. Source: National Library of Medicine	61 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	13 prescriptions.	<11		140	264
TRAMADOL HCL-ACETAMINOPHEN Treats short-term, medium t... + Treats short-term, medium to medium-severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	61 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	56 prescriptions.	<11	O	140	199
BENICAR Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine	60 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	43 prescriptions.	13 patients, 2% of all patients		142	152
JENTADUETO	60 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	55 prescriptions.	<11		142	265
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	60 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	39 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		142	148
NYAMYC Used to treat fungal infect... + Used to treat fungal infections of the skin, mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. Source: National Library of Medicine	59 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	43 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		145	267
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	58 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	53 prescriptions.	<11		146	69
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	55 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	50 prescriptions.	13 patients, 2% of all patients		147	27
RIZATRIPTAN Rizatriptan is used to trea... + Rizatriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to sound and light). Source: National Library of Medicine	55 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	5 prescriptions.	11 patients, 2% of all patients		147	273
DIOVAN Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine	55 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	50 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		147	273
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	54 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	49 prescriptions.	<11		150	158
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	53 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	16 prescriptions.	35 patients, 5% of all patients	A	151	126
ALCOHOL PREP PADS Prep pads + Prep pads. Source: National Library of Medicine	53 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	48 prescriptions.	20 patients, 3% of all patients		151	279
METRONIDAZOLE* Used to treat serious bacte... + Used to treat serious bacterial infections in different areas of the body. Source: National Library of Medicine	52 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	16 prescriptions.	37 patients, 5% of all patients	A	153	282
TIAGABINE HCL	52 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	28 prescriptions.	<11		153	282
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	52 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	47 prescriptions.	<11		153	213
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE Treats psoriasis, skin irri... + Treats psoriasis, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	52 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	5 prescriptions.	15 patients, 2% of all patients		153	282
SURE COMFORT*	52 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	40 prescriptions.	18 patients, 2% of all patients		153	282
VICTOZA 2-PAK Used with a diet and exerci... + Used with a diet and exercise program to control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine	51 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	40 prescriptions.	14 patients, 2% of all patients		158	203
AZITHROMYCIN Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine	51 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	21 prescriptions.	30 patients, 4% of all patients	A	158	49
NAMENDA Treats dementia (memory los... + Treats dementia (memory loss and mental changes) that is a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine	51 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	46 prescriptions.	13 patients, 2% of all patients		158	103
PREMARIN Estrogens are female hormon... + Estrogens are female hormones. Source: National Library of Medicine	50 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	21 prescriptions.	12 patients, 2% of all patients	R	161	291
DALIRESP Used to prevent the symptom... + Used to prevent the symptoms (flare-ups) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from getting worse. Source: National Library of Medicine	50 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	32 prescriptions.	<11		161	182

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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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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 Nov. 14, 2007.
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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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ADELUOLA LIPEDE M.D.

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