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ISMAILE ABDALLA M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 60 out of 1031
Rank: 111 out of 1031
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Texas lower than average
Antipsychotics
0% of this provider’s 683 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 0%.
Antibiotics
2% of this provider’s 737 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 4%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
6% of this provider’s 683 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 6%.
Opioids
This provider prescribed opioids to at least one but fewer than 11 patients, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Brand Name Drugs
20% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 22%.
Prescription Price
$56 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $69 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
14 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 10.
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
$408K
2012
$470K
2013
$529K
2014
$575K
2015
Number of Claims
8,316
2012
9,984
2013
10,257
2014
10,187
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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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 |
865
prescriptions, 8% of all prescriptions |
791
prescriptions. |
175
patients, 24% of all patients |
1 | 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 |
498
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
459
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 13% of all patients |
2 | 4 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
487
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
437
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 13% of all patients |
3 | 3 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
456
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
394
prescriptions. |
97
patients, 13% of all patients |
4 | 5 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
454
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
390
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 12% of all patients |
5 | 2 | |
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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 |
451
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
429
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 12% of all patients |
6 | 12 | |
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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 |
399
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
378
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 11% of all patients |
7 | 6 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
376
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
326
prescriptions. |
80
patients, 11% of all patients |
8 | 10 | |
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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 |
370
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
345
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 9% of all patients |
9 | 9 | |
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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 |
357
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
339
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 11% of all patients |
10 | 11 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
346
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
320
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 13 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
345
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
324
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 10% of all patients |
12 | 7 | |
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AMIODARONE HCL
Amiodarone is used to treat... + Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent certain types of serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (a certain type of abnormal heart rhythm when other medications did not help or could not be tolerated. Source: National Library of Medicine |
317
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
305
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 9% of all patients |
13 | 18 | |
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RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
262
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
215
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 23 | |
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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 |
243
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
238
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 7% of all patients |
15 | 16 | |
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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 |
239
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
205
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 7% of all patients |
16 | 21 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
175
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
17 | 1 | |
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SOTALOL
Treats an irregular heartbe... + Treats an irregular heartbeat. Source: National Library of Medicine |
167
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
18 | 34 | |
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PRADAXA
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) in patients who have been treated with an injectable anticoagulant (''blood thinner''). Source: National Library of Medicine |
162
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
19 | 32 | |
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DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 20 | 22 |
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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 |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
21 | 15 | |
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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 |
139
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 17 | |
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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 |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
23 | 44 | |
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ELIQUIS
Used to help prevent stroke... + Used to help prevent strokes or blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes) that is not caused by heart valve disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
24 | 19 | |
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MULTAQ
Treats heart rhythm problem... + Treats heart rhythm problems in patients who have a history of atrial fibrillation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
25 | 52 | |
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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 |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
26 | 53 | |
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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 |
91
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
27 | 101 | |
| VERAPAMIL ER PM |
90
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
10 | 28 | 201 |
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MIDODRINE HCL
Midodrine hydrochloride tab... + Midodrine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
29 | 136 | |
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LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
30 | 30 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
30 | 27 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 32 | 57 | |
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DILTIAZEM 24HR ER
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
33 | 84 | |
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NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 6% of all patients |
34 | 28 | |
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KLOR-CON M20
Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 64 | |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
36 | 66 | |
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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 |
52
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
37 | 14 | |
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RANEXA
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 24 | |
| COREG CR |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 39 | 127 | |
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 14, 2017.
- 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.