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MICHAEL LIOU M.D.
139 CENTRE ST SUITE 307
New york | New York | 10013
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 34 out of 1520
Rank: 26 out of 1520
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in New York 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
2% of this provider’s 1,126 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 6%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
5% of this provider’s 1,070 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 7%.
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
41% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 24%. This is far more than peers.
Prescription Price
$101 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $86 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
10 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
$922K
2012
$1.06M
2013
$1.25M
2014
$1.17M
2015
Number of Claims
9,260
2012
10,666
2013
12,168
2014
11,491
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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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
739
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
702
prescriptions. |
216
patients, 19% of all patients |
1 | 6 | |
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NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
574
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
498
prescriptions. |
198
patients, 18% of all patients |
10 | 2 | 38 |
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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 |
478
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
451
prescriptions. |
140
patients, 12% of all patients |
3 | 2 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
475
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
425
prescriptions. |
142
patients, 13% of all patients |
4 | 1 | |
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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 |
455
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
410
prescriptions. |
115
patients, 10% of all patients |
5 | 7 | |
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RANEXA
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
377
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
310
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 7% of all patients |
6 | 26 | |
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CILOSTAZOL
Treats a circulation proble... + Treats a circulation problem in which too little blood flows into your leg muscles (intermittent claudication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
368
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
363
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 9% of all patients |
7 | 84 | |
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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 |
366
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
344
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 10% of all patients |
8 | 3 | |
| ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE |
322
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
317
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 9 | 174 |
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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 |
315
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
275
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 15 | |
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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 |
312
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
312
prescriptions. |
81
patients, 7% of all patients |
11 | 11 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
293
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
270
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 6% of all patients |
12 | 9 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
290
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
271
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 8% of all patients |
13 | 5 | |
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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 |
268
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
255
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 6% of all patients |
14 | 48 | |
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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 |
242
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
231
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 5% of all patients |
15 | 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 |
241
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
208
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 6% of all patients |
16 | 10 | |
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CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
235
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
204
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 6% of all patients |
17 | 12 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
221
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
216
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 8% of all patients |
18 | 4 | |
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EFFIENT
Used to prevent strokes, he... + Used to prevent strokes, heart attacks, or other serious problems with your heart or blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
208
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 4% of all patients |
19 | 100 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
205
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
173
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 13 | |
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BRILINTA
Used along with aspirin to ... + Used along with aspirin to prevent serious or life-threatening problems with the heart and blood vessels in people who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
164
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 3% of all patients |
21 | 106 | |
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LIDOCAINE
Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 99 | |
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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 |
144
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 4% of all patients |
23 | 51 | |
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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 |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 4% of all patients |
24 | 21 | |
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VOLTAREN
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 3% of all patients |
25 | 87 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 4% of all patients |
26 | 8 | |
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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 |
93
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 2% of all patients |
27 | 68 | |
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BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 2% of all patients |
28 | 46 | |
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BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
29 | 31 | |
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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 |
88
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
30 | 35 | |
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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 |
87
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 3% of all patients |
31 | 85 | |
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BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE*
Treats skin irritation, all... + Treats skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 266 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 94 | |
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PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Pravastatin is used with di... + Pravastatin is used with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
34 | 19 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
35 | 23 | |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 27 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 86 | |
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BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
38 | 78 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
39 | 52 | |
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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 |
65
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
40 | 28 | |
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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 |
62
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
41 | 58 | |
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DIGOX
Digox (digoxin) is used to ... + Digox (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 42 | 47 |
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RALOXIFENE HCL
Raloxifene is used to preve... + Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (change of life; end of menstrual periods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
43 | 90 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
43 | 39 | |
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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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
45 | 111 | |
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PROPRANOLOL HCL
Propranolol is used to trea... + Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart disease, pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), and certain types of tremor. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
46 | 134 | |
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 May 20, 2014.
- 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.