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JERZY SLOMKA MD
1602 N AYLWARD AVE
Ellsworth | Kansas | 67439
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 13 out of 1000
Rank: 14 out of 1000
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Kansas lower than average
Antipsychotics
4% of this provider’s 759 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Antibiotics
49% of this provider’s 899 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 32%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
16% of this provider’s 759 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 12%.
Opioids
20% of this provider’s 899 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 22%.
Brand Name Drugs
21% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 19%.
Prescription Price
$53 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $54 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
23 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
$1.08M
2012
$1.1M
2013
$1.19M
2014
$1.1M
2015
Number of Claims
19,350
2012
21,045
2013
21,249
2014
20,519
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.
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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 |
1,134
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
1,078
prescriptions. |
171
patients, 19% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
790
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
732
prescriptions. |
133
patients, 15% of all patients |
2 | 7 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
583
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
562
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 10% of all patients |
3 | 6 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
498
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
372
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 13% of all patients |
O | 4 | 8 |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
496
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
461
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 11% of all patients |
5 | 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 |
467
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
371
prescriptions. |
94
patients, 10% of all patients |
6 | 4 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
431
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
383
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 8% of all patients |
7 | 25 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
412
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
343
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 8% of all patients |
8 | 10 | |
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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 |
404
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
350
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 7% of all patients |
9 | 82 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
398
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
368
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 3 | |
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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 |
379
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
363
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 7% of all patients |
11 | 5 | |
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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 |
373
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
355
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 6% of all patients |
12 | 12 | |
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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 |
358
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
333
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 7% of all patients |
13 | 13 | |
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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 |
348
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
278
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 9 | |
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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 |
343
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
320
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 7% of all patients |
15 | 18 | |
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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 |
313
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
288
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 10% of all patients |
16 | 35 | |
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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 |
290
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
252
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 6% of all patients |
17 | 15 | |
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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 |
271
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
271
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
18 | 30 | |
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DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
237
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
226
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 19 | 79 |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
229
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
224
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
20 | 27 | |
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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 |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
21 | 34 | |
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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 |
216
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
211
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 19 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
203
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
157
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 5% of all patients |
23 | 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 |
195
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
24 | 14 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
181
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
25 | 26 | |
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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 |
181
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
169
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
25 | 21 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
27 | 40 | |
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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 |
171
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
131
patients, 15% of all patients |
A | 28 | 72 |
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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 |
157
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
134
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
29 | 23 | |
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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 |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
30 | 122 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
149
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
31 | 36 | |
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PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Pramipexole is used alone o... + Pramipexole 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 |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 124 | |
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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 |
137
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
33 | 113 | |
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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 |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
34 | 51 | |
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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 |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 22 | |
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NIFEDIPINE ER
Used for the treatment of v... + Used for the treatment of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
128
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 177 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 17 | |
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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 |
118
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
38 | 68 | |
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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 |
115
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
39 | 24 | |
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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 |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
40 | 32 | |
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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 |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
41 | 42 | |
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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 |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 41 | 16 |
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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 |
112
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 43 | 56 |
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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 |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
44 | 49 | |
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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 |
106
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 62 | |
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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 |
104
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
46 | 97 | |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
47 | 90 | |
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BUSPIRONE HCL
Buspirone is used to treat ... + Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
48 | 88 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 10% of all patients |
A | 49 | 53 |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 70 | |
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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 |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 33 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
52 | 192 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
<11 | 52 | 83 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 84 | |
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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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 45 | |
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FENTANYL
Treats severe, ongoing pain... + Treats severe, ongoing pain (during and after surgery, cancer pain) that cannot be controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 56 | 57 |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 52 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
<11 | 58 | 66 | |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 58 | 61 |
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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 |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
80
patients, 9% of all patients |
58 | 128 | |
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METOLAZONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 147 | |
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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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
<11 | 62 | 58 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 63 | 41 |
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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 |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 5% of all patients |
64 | 118 | |
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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 |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 64 | 38 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 20 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
67 | 76 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
67 | 54 | |
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ESTRADIOL
Replaces estrogen that decr... + Replaces estrogen that decreases with menopause or removal of the ovaries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 69 | 108 |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
69 | 29 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 71 | 91 | |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 71 | 71 |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
71 | 98 | |
|
TERAZOSIN HCL
Terazosin is used in men to... + Terazosin 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 |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
<11 | 74 | 129 | |
|
BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
75 | 93 | |
| BUDESONIDE |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 231 | |
|
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
77 | 28 | |
|
LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
77 | 64 | |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
<11 | 77 | 81 | |
|
AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 80 | 132 |
|
KLOR-CON M20
Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 75 | |
|
NITROGLYCERIN PATCH
Prevents chest pain (angina... + Prevents chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 170 | |
|
CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
<11 | 83 | 50 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
83 | 92 | |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
85 | 123 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 44 | |
|
GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 85 | 102 | |
|
PRADAXA
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung) in patients who have been treated with an injectable anticoagulant (''blood thinner''). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 88 | 219 | |
|
CEFUROXIME
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
A | 89 | 173 |
|
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
90 | 46 | |
|
KLOR-CON 10
Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 237 | |
|
RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 90 | 78 |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 93 | 86 |
|
HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 133 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 80 | |
|
TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
94 | 37 | |
|
INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
<11 | 97 | 285 | |
|
CEFDINIR
Treats certain types of ski... + Treats certain types of skin infections, throat infections, and lung infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, or tonsillitis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 97 | 168 |
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 Dec. 17, 2009.
- 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.