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KEVIN LUKENDA DO
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 18 out of 1226
Rank: 22 out of 1226
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in New Jersey lower than average
Antipsychotics
6% of this provider’s 524 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Antibiotics
31% of this provider’s 643 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 29%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
23% of this provider’s 524 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 643 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 11%.
Brand Name Drugs
25% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 22%.
Prescription Price
$75 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $79 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
28 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 13.
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
$1.21M
2013
$1.25M
2014
$1.36M
2015
Number of Claims
12,954
2012
16,907
2013
16,793
2014
18,226
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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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 |
620
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
447
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 15% of all patients |
1 | 3 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
445
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
380
prescriptions. |
99
patients, 15% of all patients |
2 | 8 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
363
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
333
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 14% of all patients |
3 | 1 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
348
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
288
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 14% 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 |
336
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 12% of all patients |
5 | 10 | |
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METOPROLOL TARTRATE
Metoprolol is used alone or... + Metoprolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
331
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
294
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 14% 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 |
311
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
244
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 2 | |
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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 |
302
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
238
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 12% of all patients |
8 | 7 | |
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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 |
286
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
242
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 11% of all patients |
9 | 9 | |
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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 |
284
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
213
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 11% of all patients |
10 | 29 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
273
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
237
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 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 |
264
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
219
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 9% of all patients |
12 | 6 | |
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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 |
256
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
164
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 13 | 26 |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
241
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 14 | 31 |
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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 |
237
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
225
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 10% of all patients |
15 | 13 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 7% of all patients |
16 | 5 | |
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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 |
206
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
156
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
17 | 103 | |
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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 |
203
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
18 | 17 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
202
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 8% of all patients |
19 | 20 | |
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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 |
191
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
138
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 9% of all patients |
20 | 51 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
189
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 23 | |
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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 |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 10% of all patients |
22 | 16 | |
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LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Levocetirizine is an antihi... + Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and hives of the skin. Source: National Library of Medicine |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 9% of all patients |
23 | 82 | |
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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 |
164
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 24 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
161
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
25 | 15 | |
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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 |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 8% of all patients |
O | 26 | 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 |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 34 | |
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LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 14% of all patients |
A | 28 | 61 |
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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 |
138
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 9% of all patients |
29 | 69 | |
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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 |
137
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 8% of all patients |
30 | 37 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
134
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 45 | |
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ADVAIR DISKUS
Prevents symptoms of asthma... + Prevents symptoms of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
32 | 58 | |
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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 |
133
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
32 | 76 | |
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GLIPIZIDE
Used with diet and exercise... + Used with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
34 | 68 | |
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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 |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 7% of all patients |
34 | 21 | |
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MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
36 | 125 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 36 | 36 |
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IPRATROPIUM-ALBUTEROL
The combination of albutero... + The combination of albuterol and ipratropium is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs). Source: National Library of Medicine |
123
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
118
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 7% of all patients |
38 | 121 | |
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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 |
122
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 11 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
39 | 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 |
119
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
41 | 65 | |
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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 |
117
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 54 | |
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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 |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
43 | 18 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
44 | 46 | |
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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 |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 78 | |
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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 |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 22 | |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 41 | |
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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 |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
48 | 84 | |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
49 | 52 | |
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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 |
94
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 156 | |
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SANTYL
Used to clean skin ulcers a... + Used to clean skin ulcers and severe burns. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 221 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 33 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 57 | |
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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 |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
54 | 28 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 55 | 49 |
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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 |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
56 | 71 | |
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NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
<11 | 57 | 77 | |
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HUMULIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 328 | |
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AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 255 | |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE-BETAMETHASONE
This combination medication... + This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
59 | 106 | |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
61 | 89 | |
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METOLAZONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 202 | |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 39 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
64 | 40 | |
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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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 65 | 99 |
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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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
<11 | 66 | 162 | |
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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 |
63
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 67 | 64 |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 116 | |
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LABETALOL HCL
Labetalol is used to treat ... + Labetalol is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 247 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 50 | |
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LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
70 | 75 | |
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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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
72 | 35 | |
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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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 56 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 74 | 102 | |
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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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
74 | 88 | |
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LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 135 | |
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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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
76 | 161 | |
|
ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 25 | |
|
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 |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 14 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 80 | 60 |
|
ALBUTEROL SULFATE
Albuterol is used to preven... + Albuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
<11 | 80 | 134 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
82 | 178 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
82 | 90 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
82 | 91 | |
|
DIGOX
Digox (digoxin) is used to ... + Digox (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 82 | 157 |
|
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 82 | 30 |
|
NITROFURANTOIN MONO-MACRO
Nitrofurantoinis used to tr... + Nitrofurantoinis used to treat urinary tract infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
A R | 82 | 193 |
|
DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 88 | 173 |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 88 | 124 | |
|
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 88 | 70 |
|
LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
91 | 108 | |
|
SUCRALFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 227 | |
|
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
93 | 42 | |
|
GLYBURIDE
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 94 | 316 |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
<11 | 95 | 180 | |
|
LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
96 | 95 | |
|
ARIPIPRAZOLE
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 96 | 273 |
|
ENOXAPARIN SODIUM
Used to prevent deep venous... + Used to prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
96 | 234 | |
|
SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
96 | 38 | |
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 Aug. 7, 2008.
- 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.