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HING WONG MD
709 N HILL ST SUITE 19
Los angeles | California | 90012
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 95 out of 7305
Rank: 81 out of 7305
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in California 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
65% of this provider’s 454 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 24%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
27% of this provider’s 441 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 10%.
Opioids
41% of this provider’s 454 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 18%.
Brand Name Drugs
45% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 19%. This is far more than peers.
Prescription Price
$92 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $59 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
43 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 14.
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
$2.03M
2012
$2.31M
2013
$2.38M
2014
$1.82M
2015
Number of Claims
25,330
2012
25,970
2013
23,209
2014
19,732
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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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 |
999
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
980
prescriptions. |
151
patients, 33% of all patients |
1 | 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 |
935
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
913
prescriptions. |
152
patients, 33% of all patients |
2 | 81 | |
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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 |
712
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
672
prescriptions. |
138
patients, 30% of all patients |
3 | 54 | |
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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 |
700
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
685
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 22% of all patients |
4 | 149 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
593
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
566
prescriptions. |
111
patients, 24% of all patients |
5 | 1 | |
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PATANOL
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
578
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
556
prescriptions. |
131
patients, 29% of all patients |
6 | 178 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
534
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
529
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 20% of all patients |
7 | 11 | |
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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 |
446
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
441
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 20% of all patients |
8 | 44 | |
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ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
443
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
438
prescriptions. |
182
patients, 40% of all patients |
O | 9 | 71 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
416
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
411
prescriptions. |
145
patients, 32% of all patients |
10 | 36 | |
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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 |
395
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
370
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 19% of all patients |
11 | 84 | |
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CREON
Helps patients who have cys... + Helps patients who have cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or digestive disorders digest food. Source: National Library of Medicine |
391
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
376
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 18% of all patients |
12 | 113 | |
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DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
Doxycycline is used to trea... + Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; Lyme disease; acne; infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems; and anthrax (after inhalational exposure). Source: National Library of Medicine |
340
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
323
prescriptions. |
185
patients, 41% of all patients |
A | 13 | 180 |
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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 |
291
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
291
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 12% of all patients |
14 | 16 | |
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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 |
284
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
268
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 21% of all patients |
15 | 68 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
276
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
271
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 9% of all patients |
16 | 30 | |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
244
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
232
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 21% of all patients |
17 | 62 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
240
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
235
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 13% of all patients |
18 | 13 | |
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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 |
236
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
231
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 8% of all patients |
19 | 2 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
232
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
232
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 7% of all patients |
20 | 42 | |
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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 |
229
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
224
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 19% of all patients |
21 | 85 | |
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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 |
220
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
209
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 7% of all patients |
22 | 53 | |
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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 |
219
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
214
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 8% of all patients |
23 | 6 | |
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FLUOCINONIDE
Treats many skin disorders.... + Treats many skin disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
215
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
203
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 20% of all patients |
24 | 138 | |
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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 |
212
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
207
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 12% of all patients |
25 | 47 | |
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ULORIC
Used to treat hyperuricemia... + Used to treat hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood) in patients with gout. Source: National Library of Medicine |
205
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
205
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 8% of all patients |
26 | 174 | |
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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 |
196
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 25% of all patients |
27 | 154 | |
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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 |
191
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
186
prescriptions. |
124
patients, 27% of all patients |
A | 28 | 104 |
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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 |
191
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 7% of all patients |
28 | 137 | |
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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 |
189
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
184
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 12% of all patients |
30 | 88 | |
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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 |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 7% of all patients |
31 | 9 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
163
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
158
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 7% of all patients |
32 | 3 | |
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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 |
158
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 10% of all patients |
33 | 171 | |
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BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
153
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 5% of all patients |
34 | 141 | |
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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 |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
152
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 10% of all patients |
35 | 193 | |
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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 |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
151
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
36 | 90 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
149
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
149
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 5% of all patients |
37 | 24 | |
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LANSOPRAZOLE
Treats stomach ulcers, gast... + Treats stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 7% of all patients |
38 | 161 | |
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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 |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 8% of all patients |
38 | 98 | |
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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 |
138
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 6% of all patients |
40 | 40 | |
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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 |
125
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 11% of all patients |
41 | 28 | |
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SYMBICORT
This is a combination of bu... + This is a combination of budesonide and formoterol used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 13% of all patients |
42 | 111 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
43 | 35 | |
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NIFEDICAL XL
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
129
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
44 | 277 | |
|
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 |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 19 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 5% of all patients |
46 | 12 | |
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TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Triamcinolone is used to tr... + Triamcinolone is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 12% of all patients |
47 | 52 | |
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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 |
120
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 6% of all patients |
48 | 10 | |
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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 |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 4% of all patients |
49 | 58 | |
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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 |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
50 | 38 | |
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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 |
109
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 13% of all patients |
51 | 132 | |
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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 |
107
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 8% of all patients |
R | 52 | 39 |
| NAPHAZOLINE HCL |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 9% of all patients |
53 | 221 | |
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ESZOPICLONE
Eszopiclone is used to trea... + Eszopiclone is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 54 | 483 |
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BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
54 | 96 | |
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AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 12% of all patients |
A | 54 | 106 |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 4% of all patients |
57 | 5 | |
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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 |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 5% of all patients |
58 | 100 | |
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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 |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 18 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 49 | |
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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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 6% of all patients |
61 | 7 | |
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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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
61 | 46 | |
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CAPTOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
63 | 282 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
63 | 76 | |
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HYDROCORTISONE
Hydrocortisone provides rel... + Hydrocortisone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 10% of all patients |
65 | 229 | |
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PROPRANOLOL HCL
Propranolol is used to trea... + Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart disease, pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), and certain types of tremor. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 155 | |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 128 | |
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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 |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 5% of all patients |
68 | 59 | |
|
FINASTERIDE
Treats an enlarged prostate... + Treats an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in men and causes hair growth in male pattern baldness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
69 | 61 | |
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ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
Treats and prevents angina ... + Treats and prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 278 | |
| FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE* |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 7% of all patients |
71 | 399 | |
|
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
Treats gingivitis (swelling... + Treats gingivitis (swelling of the gums) and other problems of the mouth and gums. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 4% of all patients |
72 | 310 | |
|
RESTASIS
Treats chronic dry eye dise... + Treats chronic dry eye disease by increasing the amount of tears in your eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 6% of all patients |
73 | 225 | |
|
PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 9% of all patients |
74 | 55 | |
|
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 |
48
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
74 | 185 | |
|
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
76 | 26 | |
| LOVAZA |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
77 | 260 | |
| CIPRODEX |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 5% of all patients |
78 | 517 | |
|
AGGRENOX
Used to prevent strokes in ... + Used to prevent strokes in patients with blood flow disorders or a history of blood clots. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 79 | 388 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
80 | 72 | |
| PROMETHAZINE VC |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 81 | 560 |
|
PATADAY
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 5% of all patients |
82 | 163 | |
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 Sept. 16, 2015.
- 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.