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MARTIN WALSH M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 33 out of 1067
Rank: 60 out of 1067
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Missouri lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
38% of this provider’s 1,317 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 27%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
13% of this provider’s 1,178 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
22% of this provider’s 1,317 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 21%.
Brand Name Drugs
14% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 19%.
Prescription Price
$48 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $68 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
20 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
$971K
2012
$1.22M
2013
$1.28M
2014
$1.26M
2015
Number of Claims
20,800
2012
25,675
2013
25,987
2014
26,216
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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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 |
1,204
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,107
prescriptions. |
256
patients, 19% of all patients |
1 | 5 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
831
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
762
prescriptions. |
171
patients, 13% 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 |
828
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
747
prescriptions. |
163
patients, 12% of all patients |
3 | 1 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
775
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
688
prescriptions. |
168
patients, 13% of all patients |
4 | 4 | |
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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 |
687
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
546
prescriptions. |
140
patients, 11% of all patients |
5 | 14 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
685
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
656
prescriptions. |
172
patients, 13% of all patients |
6 | 24 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
669
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
584
prescriptions. |
143
patients, 11% of all patients |
7 | 6 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
609
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
439
prescriptions. |
143
patients, 11% of all patients |
O | 8 | 8 |
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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 |
575
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
556
prescriptions. |
130
patients, 10% of all patients |
9 | 3 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
558
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
522
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 8% of all patients |
10 | 37 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
544
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
481
prescriptions. |
107
patients, 8% of all patients |
11 | 34 | |
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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 |
511
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
427
prescriptions. |
110
patients, 8% of all patients |
12 | 9 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
469
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
427
prescriptions. |
107
patients, 8% of all patients |
13 | 7 | |
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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 |
431
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
408
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 6% of all patients |
14 | 18 | |
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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 |
386
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
349
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 6% of all patients |
15 | 17 | |
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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 |
386
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
357
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 5% of all patients |
15 | 19 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
383
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
305
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 7% of all patients |
17 | 13 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
371
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
324
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 23 | |
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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 |
366
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
331
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 6% of all patients |
19 | 11 | |
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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 |
362
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
348
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 7% of all patients |
20 | 15 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
357
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
340
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 33 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
352
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
321
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 10 | |
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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 |
330
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
282
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 8% of all patients |
O | 23 | 16 |
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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 |
315
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
304
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 12 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
304
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
263
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 7% of all patients |
25 | 30 | |
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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 |
295
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
281
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 6% of all patients |
26 | 25 | |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
276
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
214
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 27 | 35 |
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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 |
274
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
252
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 6% of all patients |
28 | 44 | |
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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 |
242
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 4% of all patients |
29 | 26 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
232
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
227
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 29 | |
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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 |
226
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
221
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 21 | |
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AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
207
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
189
prescriptions. |
169
patients, 13% of all patients |
A | 32 | 116 |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
197
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
166
prescriptions. |
166
patients, 13% of all patients |
A | 33 | 48 |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
191
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
157
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 39 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
158
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 20 | |
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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 |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
149
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 5% of all patients |
36 | 27 | |
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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 |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
173
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 32 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
168
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
154
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 3% of all patients |
38 | 22 | |
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Treats asthma, allergic rea... + Treats asthma, allergic reactions, inflammation, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
164
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
125
patients, 9% of all patients |
39 | 94 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
160
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
149
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
40 | 100 | |
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NORTRIPTYLINE HCL
Nortriptyline is used to tr... + Nortriptyline is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
157
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 2% of all patients |
41 | 154 | |
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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 |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
42 | 65 | |
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SULINDAC
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, gout, or sore tendons. Source: National Library of Medicine |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 297 | |
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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 |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 2% of all patients |
44 | 103 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 99 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 2% of all patients |
46 | 28 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
134
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
129
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 63 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 2% of all patients |
48 | 67 | |
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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 |
124
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
49 | 46 | |
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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 |
123
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 71 | |
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DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) 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 |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 89 | |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 53 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 53 | 45 |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 62 | |
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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 |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 79 | |
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ROPINIROLE HCL
Ropinirole is used alone or... + Ropinirole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
56 | 66 | |
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NEXIUM
Treats heartburn, gastroeso... + Treats heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 59 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 72 | |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 1% of all patients |
59 | 38 | |
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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 |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
60 | 41 | |
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FLUOXETINE HCL
Fluoxetine is used to treat... + Fluoxetine 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), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 56 | |
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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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 3% of all patients |
62 | 36 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 81 | |
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BUTALBITAL-ACETAMINOPHEN-CAFFE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve tension headaches. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 64 | 264 |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
65 | 70 | |
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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 |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 3% of all patients |
65 | 40 | |
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METFORMIN HCL ER
Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
67 | 50 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
68 | 57 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 69 | 114 |
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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 |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 3% of all patients |
70 | 176 | |
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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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
71 | 51 | |
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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 |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 49 | |
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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 |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 5% of all patients |
72 | 115 | |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 72 | 117 |
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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 |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
75 | 31 | |
|
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 76 | 69 |
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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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 76 | 132 |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 78 | 88 |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
79 | 90 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 1% of all patients |
79 | 60 | |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
81 | 55 | |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
82 | 58 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
83 | 87 | |
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DICYCLOMINE HCL
Dicyclomine is used to trea... + Dicyclomine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
84 | 159 | |
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DULOXETINE HCL
Duloxetine is used to treat... + Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
85 | 42 | |
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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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
85 | 113 | |
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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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
<11 | 85 | 43 | |
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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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
88 | 146 | |
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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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
<11 | 89 | 139 | |
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PRIMIDONE
Treats seizure disorders. B... + Treats seizure disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
90 | 203 | |
|
BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
90 | 83 | |
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TOPROL XL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain), and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
92 | 385 | |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
92 | 108 | |
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TRAMADOL HCL-ACETAMINOPHEN
Treats short-term, medium t... + Treats short-term, medium to medium-severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 94 | 194 |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
94 | 104 | |
|
DIPHENOXYLATE-ATROPINE
Treats diarrhea. + Treats diarrhea. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
94 | 270 | |
|
DIGOX
Digox (digoxin) is used to ... + Digox (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 97 | 158 |
|
AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 97 | 75 |
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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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 99 | 102 | |
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BUPROPION XL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
100 | 142 | |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on June 21, 2010.
- 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.