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JOSE TENDERO M.D
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 5 out of 129
Rank: 18 out of 129
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida 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
23% of this provider’s 610 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 28%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
4% of this provider’s 552 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 12%.
Opioids
12% of this provider’s 610 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 15%.
Brand Name Drugs
12% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%.
Prescription Price
$25 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $62 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
42 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
$647K
2012
$912K
2013
$732K
2014
$625K
2015
Number of Claims
24,019
2012
30,739
2013
28,086
2014
25,349
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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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,971
prescriptions, 8% of all prescriptions |
1,840
prescriptions. |
223
patients, 37% of all patients |
1 | 3 | |
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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 |
1,453
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
1,343
prescriptions. |
182
patients, 30% of all patients |
2 | 5 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,235
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,112
prescriptions. |
143
patients, 23% of all patients |
3 | 1 | |
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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 |
1,201
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,092
prescriptions. |
133
patients, 22% of all patients |
4 | 6 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,043
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
971
prescriptions. |
129
patients, 21% of all patients |
5 | 15 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
959
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
905
prescriptions. |
125
patients, 20% of all patients |
6 | 14 | |
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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 |
909
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
904
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 17% of all patients |
7 | 23 | |
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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 |
884
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
796
prescriptions. |
102
patients, 17% of all patients |
8 | 13 | |
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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 |
812
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
766
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 15% of all patients |
9 | 8 | |
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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 |
730
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
701
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 13% of all patients |
10 | 2 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
501
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
452
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 7 | |
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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 |
495
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
403
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 19% of all patients |
12 | 38 | |
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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 |
492
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
454
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 10% of all patients |
13 | 4 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
423
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
383
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 36 | |
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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 |
421
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
404
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 9% of all patients |
15 | 37 | |
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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 |
396
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
343
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 9 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
380
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
356
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 9% of all patients |
17 | 10 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
356
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
340
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 7% of all patients |
18 | 22 | |
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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 |
286
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
286
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
19 | 33 | |
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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 |
270
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
229
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
20 | 57 | |
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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 |
250
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
245
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 28 | |
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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 |
248
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
214
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 11 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
234
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
229
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 8% of all patients |
23 | 71 | |
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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 |
233
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
217
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 5% of all patients |
24 | 39 | |
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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 |
229
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 10% of all patients |
25 | 84 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
210
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 12 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
204
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
27 | 16 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
190
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
166
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
28 | 35 | |
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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 |
185
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 9% of all patients |
29 | 79 | |
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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 |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
171
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 107 | |
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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 |
179
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 17 | |
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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 |
162
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
129
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
32 | 52 | |
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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 |
158
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
153
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 56 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
157
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
157
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 42 | |
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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 |
156
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
35 | 53 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
149
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
149
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
36 | 32 | |
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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 |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 9% of all patients |
37 | 73 | |
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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 |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
38 | 210 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
143
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
138
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
39 | 45 | |
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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 |
134
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 27 | |
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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 |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
41 | 76 | |
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DILTIAZEM 24HR CD
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
123
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 147 | |
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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 |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 12% of all patients |
O | 43 | 20 |
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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 |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 47 | |
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CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM
Treats anxiety, trouble sle... + Treats anxiety, trouble sleeping, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, and certain types of epilepsy (seizures). Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
45 | 136 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
46 | 25 | |
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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 |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 19 | |
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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 |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
46 | 72 | |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
49 | 102 | |
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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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 201 | |
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INSULIN SYRINGE*
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 161 | |
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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 |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 93 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
81
patients, 13% of all patients |
A | 53 | 105 |
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KETOCONAZOLE
Treats fungal infections in... + Treats fungal infections in the skin, throat, urinary tract, and lungs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
54 | 65 | |
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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 |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 18 | |
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DIOVAN
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 214 | |
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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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 157 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 10% of all patients |
58 | 64 | |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 62 | |
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NOVOLOG MIX 70-30
This is used by people with... + This is used by people with diabetes to help keep blood sugar levels under control. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
<11 | 60 | 168 | |
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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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 98 | |
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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 |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
<11 | 62 | 197 | |
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DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 63 | 138 |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
<11 | 64 | 78 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 64 | 130 | |
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DICYCLOMINE HCL
Dicyclomine is used to trea... + Dicyclomine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 126 | |
|
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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 34 | |
| CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 259 | |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 69 | 97 | |
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TELMISARTAN
Telmisartan is used alone o... + Telmisartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 267 | |
|
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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 71 | 60 | |
|
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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 72 | 141 | |
|
GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
<11 | 73 | 46 | |
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LUMIGAN
The eyedrop reduces pressur... + The eyedrop reduces pressure inside the eye that is caused by glaucoma or ocular (eye) hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
<11 | 74 | 205 | |
|
NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
<11 | 75 | 67 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
76 | 29 | |
|
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 103 | |
|
NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
78 | 207 | |
|
BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
<11 | 79 | 182 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
79 | 68 | |
|
CICLOPIROX*
Treats skin infections caus... + Treats skin infections caused by fungus, such as ringworm, athlete's foot, or dandruff. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 286 | |
|
CICLOPIROX*
Treats skin infections caus... + Treats skin infections caused by fungus, such as ringworm, athlete's foot, or dandruff. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
82 | 145 | |
|
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Treats psoriasis, skin irri... + Treats psoriasis, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
82 | 132 | |
|
CHLORTHALIDONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 193 | |
|
JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 101 | |
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. 28, 2009.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.