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CIRO RAMIREZ M.D.
10673 N KENDALL DR STE 5C
Miami | Florida | 33176
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 41 out of 3936
Rank: 207 out of 3936
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida lower than average
Antipsychotics
4% of this provider’s 778 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 4%.
Antibiotics
14% of this provider’s 834 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 28%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
3% of this provider’s 778 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
15% of this provider’s 834 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
14% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 19%.
Prescription Price
$39 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $77 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
39 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 16.
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
$757K
2012
$937K
2013
$967K
2014
$1.27M
2015
Number of Claims
16,729
2012
21,119
2013
27,551
2014
32,871
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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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
2,282
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
2,215
prescriptions. |
252
patients, 30% of all patients |
1 | 5 | |
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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 |
1,574
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,503
prescriptions. |
196
patients, 24% of all patients |
2 | 6 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,248
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,189
prescriptions. |
156
patients, 19% of all patients |
3 | 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 |
890
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
818
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 14% of all patients |
4 | 2 | |
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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 |
876
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
836
prescriptions. |
112
patients, 13% of all patients |
5 | 30 | |
| VIAGRA |
861
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
822
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 13% of all patients |
10 | 6 | 72 |
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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 |
815
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
783
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 1 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
742
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
702
prescriptions. |
126
patients, 15% of all patients |
8 | 25 | |
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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 |
719
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
674
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 10% of all patients |
9 | 18 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
709
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
685
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 86 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
704
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
679
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 9% of all patients |
11 | 15 | |
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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 |
643
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
592
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 10% of all patients |
12 | 7 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
631
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
602
prescriptions. |
103
patients, 12% of all patients |
13 | 12 | |
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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 |
621
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
581
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 12% of all patients |
14 | 35 | |
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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 |
609
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
591
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 10% of all patients |
15 | 8 | |
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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 |
581
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
543
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 11% of all patients |
16 | 20 | |
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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 |
569
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
549
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 10% of all patients |
17 | 33 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
561
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
527
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 13% of all patients |
18 | 4 | |
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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 |
512
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
493
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 10% of all patients |
19 | 45 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
498
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
484
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 16 | |
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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 |
410
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
410
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 24 | |
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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 |
403
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
388
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 9% of all patients |
22 | 11 | |
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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 |
394
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
381
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 6% of all patients |
23 | 40 | |
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GLIPIZIDE-METFORMIN
Treats type 2 diabetes. + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
390
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
364
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 180 | |
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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 |
390
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
362
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 7% of all patients |
24 | 10 | |
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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 |
360
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
346
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 7% of all patients |
26 | 58 | |
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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 |
348
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
327
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 41 | |
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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 |
347
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
316
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 6% of all patients |
28 | 43 | |
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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 |
346
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
309
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
29 | 13 | |
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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 |
328
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
313
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 13% of all patients |
30 | 69 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
319
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
293
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
31 | 22 | |
| FOLIC ACID |
314
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
291
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 6% of all patients |
32 | 102 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
308
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
303
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 36 | |
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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 |
303
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
284
prescriptions. |
94
patients, 11% of all patients |
34 | 26 | |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
270
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
265
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 71 | |
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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 |
269
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
242
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 5% of all patients |
36 | 27 | |
|
FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
262
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
262
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 9 | |
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REPAGLINIDE
Repaglinide is used to trea... + Repaglinide 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 |
256
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
38 | 308 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
246
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
241
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
39 | 48 | |
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CLONIDINE HCL
Clonidine is used alone or ... + Clonidine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
243
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
226
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 10% of all patients |
40 | 52 | |
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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 |
207
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
190
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 7% of all patients |
41 | 90 | |
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PENTOXIFYLLINE
Treats problems from poor b... + Treats problems from poor blood circulation by improving the flow of blood through blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
187
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 179 | |
| VITAMIN D2 |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
169
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
43 | 73 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
187
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
44 | 47 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
182
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
167
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
45 | 32 | |
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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 |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 55 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
171
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
160
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
47 | 37 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
48 | 83 | |
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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 |
153
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 218 | |
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DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) 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 |
149
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 81 | |
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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 |
141
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
136
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 91 | |
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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 |
139
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
139
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
52 | 140 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
136
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 79 | |
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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 |
132
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 57 | |
| ULTICARE* |
129
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 216 | |
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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 |
128
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
56 | 68 | |
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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 |
125
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 11% of all patients |
O | 57 | 19 |
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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 |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
58 | 78 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
59 | 21 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 39 | |
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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 |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 94 | |
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CILOSTAZOL
Treats a circulation proble... + Treats a circulation problem in which too little blood flows into your leg muscles (intermittent claudication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 196 | |
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OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE
Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 96 | |
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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 |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 64 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 75 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
66 | 38 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 62 | |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 389 | |
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SUCRALFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
69 | 168 | |
|
LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
70 | 112 | |
|
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 |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 14 | |
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BICALUTAMIDE
Used together with other me... + Used together with other medicines (such as a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone or LHRH analog) to treat prostate cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
<11 | 72 | 591 | |
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CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Treats psoriasis, skin irri... + Treats psoriasis, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
73 | 213 | |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 171 | |
|
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 |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
75 | 28 | |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE-BETAMETHASONE
This combination medication... + This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 7% of all patients |
76 | 95 | |
|
ATENOLOL-CHLORTHALIDONE
For the treatment of hypert... + For the treatment of hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 206 | |
|
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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 125 | |
|
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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
79 | 77 | |
|
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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 80 | 61 |
|
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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 80 | 145 | |
|
CICLOPIROX*
Treats skin infections caus... + Treats skin infections caused by fungus, such as ringworm, athlete's foot, or dandruff. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
82 | 187 | |
|
NOVOLIN 70-30
Insulin injection is used t... + Insulin injection is used to control blood sugar in people who have type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not make insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or in people who have type 2 diabetes (condition in which the blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally) that cannot be controlled with oral medications alone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
<11 | 83 | 143 | |
|
AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 298 | |
|
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 88 | |
|
BENAZEPRIL HCL
Benazepril is used alone or... + Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | 86 | 93 | |
|
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE ER
Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
86 | 133 | |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
88 | 108 | |
|
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 |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
89 | 66 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 173 | |
|
DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 91 | 121 |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 115 | |
|
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Diclofenac is used to relie... + Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 3% of all patients |
92 | 99 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
94 | 110 | |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 95 | 74 | |
|
METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL
Metoclopramide is used to r... + Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn and speed the healing of ulcers and sores in the esophagus (tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) in people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus) that did not get better with other treatments. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
95 | 166 | |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 95 | 134 | |
|
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE-BENAZEPRIL
The combination of amlodipi... + The combination of amlodipine and benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 95 | 114 | |
|
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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 99 | 60 | |
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 Feb. 13, 2014.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.