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FRANCISCO GONZALEZ MD
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 2 out of 1226
Rank: 5 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
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
35% of this provider’s 878 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 796 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
18% of this provider’s 878 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 11%.
Brand Name Drugs
26% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 22%.
Prescription Price
$72 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $79 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
38 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
$1.85M
2012
$2.3M
2013
$2.45M
2014
$2.37M
2015
Number of Claims
26,887
2012
33,044
2013
33,922
2014
32,999
2015
This Prescriber's Drugs
The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.
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An opioid drug. More » Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
An antibiotic drug. More » Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
An antipsychotic drug. More » Antipsychotics are frequently given to dementia patients, though it increases their risk of death.
A risky drug for seniors. More » The American Geriatrics Society has said this drug is "potentially dangerous" for seniors and might be inappropriate.
This provider is among the top 10 prescribers of this drug in the country.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for more days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be lower.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for fewer days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be higher.
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This Drug's Rank
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| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
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OMEPRAZOLE
Treats heartburn, stomach u... + Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,623
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,526
prescriptions. |
263
patients, 30% of all patients |
1 | 7 | |
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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 |
1,370
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,242
prescriptions. |
203
patients, 23% of all patients |
2 | 6 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,146
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
1,100
prescriptions. |
160
patients, 18% of all patients |
3 | 20 | |
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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 |
1,096
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
1,054
prescriptions. |
152
patients, 17% of all patients |
4 | 3 | |
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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 |
1,071
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
976
prescriptions. |
184
patients, 21% of all patients |
5 | 14 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,035
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
982
prescriptions. |
236
patients, 27% of all patients |
6 | 1 | |
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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 |
839
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
788
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 14% of all patients |
7 | 39 | |
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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 |
817
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
766
prescriptions. |
129
patients, 15% of all patients |
8 | 2 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
733
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
660
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 11% of all patients |
9 | 40 | |
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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 |
714
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
636
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 12% of all patients |
10 | 9 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
702
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
659
prescriptions. |
112
patients, 13% of all patients |
11 | 44 | |
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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 |
617
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
582
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 10% of all patients |
12 | 13 | |
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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 |
517
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
500
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 10% of all patients |
13 | 12 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
515
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
461
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 9% of all patients |
14 | 5 | |
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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 |
502
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
469
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 10% of all patients |
15 | 10 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
499
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
482
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 9% of all patients |
16 | 19 | |
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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 |
499
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
468
prescriptions. |
174
patients, 20% of all patients |
16 | 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 |
493
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
472
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 12% of all patients |
18 | 71 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
474
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
458
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 8% of all patients |
19 | 4 | |
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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 |
391
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
340
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 10% of all patients |
20 | 66 | |
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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 |
384
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
357
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 18 | |
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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 |
379
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
357
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 29 | |
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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 |
373
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
340
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 7% of all patients |
23 | 35 | |
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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 |
364
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
338
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 9% of all patients |
24 | 37 | |
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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 |
359
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
359
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 8% of all patients |
25 | 56 | |
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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 |
357
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
330
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 42 | |
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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 |
326
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
286
prescriptions. |
102
patients, 12% of all patients |
R | 27 | 26 |
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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 |
315
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
287
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 6% of all patients |
28 | 116 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
314
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
309
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 7% of all patients |
29 | 33 | |
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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 |
296
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
296
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 6% of all patients |
30 | 77 | |
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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 |
282
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
277
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 9% of all patients |
31 | 88 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
281
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
245
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 9% of all patients |
32 | 46 | |
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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 |
274
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
269
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 34 | |
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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 |
269
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
264
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 5% of all patients |
34 | 24 | |
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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 |
266
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
232
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 13% of all patients |
O | 35 | 27 |
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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 |
250
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
245
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 5% of all patients |
36 | 22 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
238
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
216
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 6% of all patients |
37 | 53 | |
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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 |
234
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
234
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 6% of all patients |
38 | 90 | |
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FAMOTIDINE*
Treats ulcers, gastroesopha... + Treats ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
211
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 6% of all patients |
39 | 47 | |
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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 |
201
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
186
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 58 | |
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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 |
193
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
188
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
41 | 186 | |
| HYDROCORTISONE VALERATE |
191
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
186
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 8% of all patients |
42 | 292 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
189
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
184
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
43 | 8 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
167
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 43 | |
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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 |
186
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
181
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 78 | |
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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 |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
173
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 11 | |
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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 |
177
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
172
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 94 | |
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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 |
174
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
163
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
48 | 82 | |
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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 |
172
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
167
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
49 | 68 | |
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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 |
166
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
161
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 28 | |
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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 |
154
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
149
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 84 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
153
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 4% of all patients |
52 | 108 | |
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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 |
150
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 17 | |
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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 |
143
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
54 | 16 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
138
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 15 | |
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IBANDRONATE SODIUM
Used to prevent and treat o... + Used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause. Source: National Library of Medicine |
137
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 163 | |
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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 |
137
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 54 | |
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AMMONIUM LACTATE
Treats dry, scaly skin cond... + Treats dry, scaly skin conditions called xerosis and ichthyosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
134
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
129
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 5% of all patients |
58 | 144 | |
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IBUPROFEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 5% of all patients |
59 | 59 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
59 | 23 | |
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PRADAXA
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung) in patients who have been treated with an injectable anticoagulant (''blood thinner''). Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 218 | |
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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 |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 4% of all patients |
62 | 69 | |
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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 |
116
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 41 | |
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MEGESTROL ACETATE
Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 64 | 233 |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
65 | 67 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 102 | |
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MEMANTINE HCL
Treats moderate to severe ... + Treats moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
67 | 187 | |
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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 |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
68 | 119 | |
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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 |
99
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
69 | 52 | |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE
This medicine is an antifun... + This medicine is an antifungal. Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
70 | 232 | |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 80 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 10% of all patients |
A | 72 | 30 |
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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 |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
73 | 103 | |
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NATEGLINIDE
Used to treat type 2 diabet... + Used to treat type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 200 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
<11 | 75 | 129 | |
|
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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
75 | 162 | |
|
DIOVAN
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
77 | 275 | |
|
BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
<11 | 78 | 130 | |
|
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
79 | 45 | |
|
ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
80 | 25 | |
|
NOVOLOG FLEXPEN
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
80 | 140 | |
|
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 82 | 70 |
|
AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
82 | 255 | |
|
TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
84 | 50 | |
|
WELCHOL
Used together with diet and... + Used together with diet and exercise to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and to treat type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 205 | |
|
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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 6% of all patients |
85 | 73 | |
|
GLIPIZIDE ER
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, 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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
87 | 101 | |
|
BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
88 | 123 | |
|
CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
89 | 57 | |
|
PATANOL
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
89 | 287 | |
|
LINZESS
Used in adults to treat irr... + Used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C; a condition that causes stomach pain or cramps, bloating, and infrequent or difficult passage of stools) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC; difficult or infrequent passage of stools that lasts for 3 months or longer and is not caused by a disease or a medication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
91 | 179 | |
|
TRAMADOL HCL-ACETAMINOPHEN
Treats short-term, medium t... + Treats short-term, medium to medium-severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 92 | 141 |
|
GLIPIZIDE XL
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, 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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
93 | 159 | |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 93 | 127 |
|
HUMALOG KWIKPEN U-100
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
<11 | 95 | 216 | |
|
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
96 | 100 | |
|
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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
97 | 178 | |
|
VESICARE
Solifenacin is used to trea... + Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 98 | 165 | |
| ALCOHOL PADS |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
98 | 188 | |
|
EXELON
Rivastigmine is used to tre... + Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia (memory loss) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
100 | 170 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 101 | 61 |
|
VENTOLIN 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. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
101 | 113 | |
|
LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
103 | 111 | |
|
MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 103 | 55 | |
|
METFORMIN HCL ER
Metformin is used alone or ... + Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
103 | 48 | |
|
PROCTOZONE-HC
Hydrocortisone is available... + Hydrocortisone is available with or without a prescription. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
106 | 299 | |
|
JANUMET
This is a combination drug ... + This is a combination drug containing metformin and sitagliptin and is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
<11 | 106 | 118 | |
|
DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
R | 106 | 173 |
| LOVAZA |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
109 | 421 | |
|
BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
110 | 132 | |
| MOXIFLOXACIN HCL |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 111 | 431 |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 111 | 65 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
111 | 63 | |
|
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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
114 | 106 | |
About This Data
Prescribing data from Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, was compiled and released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees the program. The data for 2015 includes more than 1.4 billion prescriptions written by nearly 1.4 million doctors, nurses and other providers. This database lists about 447,000 of those providers who wrote 50 or more prescriptions for at least one drug that year. More than three-fourths of these prescriptions went to patients 65 and older; the rest were for disabled patients. Methodology »
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Caveats
- No comparisons are shown if there are fewer than 20 prescribers in the state share this specialty.
- Comparisons do not take into account the medical conditions of patients. Medications for certain conditions do not have generic alternatives, so patients would receive more expensive brand name drugs.
- This provider's address and specialty information was last updated on March 21, 2012.
- 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.