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MICHAEL FELTES M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 7 out of 399
Rank: 13 out of 399
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Connecticut lower than average
Antipsychotics
19% of this provider’s 356 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Antibiotics
34% of this provider’s 394 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 26%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
10% of this provider’s 356 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
18% of this provider’s 394 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 12%.
Brand Name Drugs
24% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 21%.
Prescription Price
$63 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $76 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
38 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
$897K
2012
$786K
2013
$1.08M
2014
$939K
2015
Number of Claims
13,691
2012
13,217
2013
16,368
2014
14,822
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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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
711
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
665
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 24% of all patients |
1 | 6 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
691
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
648
prescriptions. |
108
patients, 27% of all patients |
2 | 22 | |
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WARFARIN SODIUM
Warfarin is used to prevent... + Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
590
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
546
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 7% of all patients |
3 | 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 |
409
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
381
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 16% of all patients |
4 | 2 | |
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SERTRALINE HCL
Sertraline is used to treat... + Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
377
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
320
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 10% of all patients |
5 | 21 | |
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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 |
357
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
346
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 13% of all patients |
6 | 32 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
349
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
336
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 46 | |
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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 |
321
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 11% of all patients |
8 | 18 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
319
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
278
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 17% of all patients |
9 | 1 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
291
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
239
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 7% of all patients |
P | 10 | 67 |
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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 |
266
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
261
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 13% of all patients |
11 | 11 | |
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NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
257
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
235
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
12 | 52 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
251
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
234
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 11% of all patients |
13 | 3 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
245
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
211
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 11% of all patients |
14 | 16 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
237
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
232
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 9% of all patients |
15 | 34 | |
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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 |
222
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
193
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 10% of all patients |
16 | 4 | |
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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 |
220
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
215
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 9% of all patients |
17 | 10 | |
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PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
220
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
215
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 12% of all patients |
17 | 30 | |
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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 |
197
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
171
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 9% of all patients |
19 | 20 | |
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DULOXETINE HCL
Duloxetine is used to treat... + Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
186
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
160
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 40 | |
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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 |
184
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 8% of all patients |
21 | 7 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
153
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 7% of all patients |
22 | 68 | |
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OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
155
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
P | 23 | 106 |
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QUETIAPINE FUMARATE
Quetiapine is used to treat... + Quetiapine is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Source: National Library of Medicine |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 5% of all patients |
P | 24 | 54 |
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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 |
138
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 7% of all patients |
25 | 50 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 6% of all patients |
26 | 112 | |
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TAMIFLU
Used in the treatment of th... + Used in the treatment of the infection caused by the flu virus (influenza A and influenza B). Source: National Library of Medicine |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
123
patients, 31% of all patients |
27 | 120 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 5% of all patients |
28 | 5 | |
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LAMOTRIGINE
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures and mood disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
29 | 113 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 7% of all patients |
29 | 39 | |
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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 |
110
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 6% of all patients |
31 | 76 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
32 | 56 | |
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FLUOXETINE HCL
Fluoxetine is used to treat... + Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Source: National Library of Medicine |
101
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 61 | |
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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 |
101
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
33 | 118 | |
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ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 35 | 115 |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 99 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
37 | 43 | |
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IPRATROPIUM-ALBUTEROL
The combination of albutero... + The combination of albuterol and ipratropium is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs). Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 15% of all patients |
38 | 101 | |
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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 |
92
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 96 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 29 | |
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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 |
86
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
41 | 12 | |
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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, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 86 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 43 | 48 | |
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LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
44 | 94 | |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 31 | |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
<11 | 46 | 75 | |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 47 | 88 |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM ER
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
<11 | 47 | 181 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 42 | |
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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 |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
<11 | 50 | 104 | |
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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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 110 | |
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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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
51 | 9 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
<11 | 53 | 119 | |
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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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
53 | 70 | |
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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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 122 | |
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NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
56 | 155 | |
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NUEDEXTA
Used to treat pseudobulbar ... + Used to treat pseudobulbar affect (PBA; a condition of sudden, frequent outbursts of crying or laughing that can not be controlled) in people with certain conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease; condition in which the nerves that control muscle movement slowly die, causing the muscles to shrink and weaken) or multiple sclerosis (a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control). Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
<11 | 56 | 228 | |
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ERYTHROMYCIN*
Treats eye infections. Belo... + Treats eye infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 58 | 231 |
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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 |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 4% of all patients |
59 | 58 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 7% of all patients |
O | 59 | 36 |
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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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
<11 | 61 | 15 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 62 | 72 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 63 | 167 |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 63 | 41 | |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 63 | 128 |
|
LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 3% of all patients |
63 | 81 | |
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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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
<11 | 67 | 136 | |
|
MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 5% of all patients |
68 | 192 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
68 | 141 | |
|
LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 4% of all patients |
70 | 24 | |
|
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 | 70 | 114 | |
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SPIRONOLACTONE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 4% of all patients |
72 | 92 | |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 72 | 124 |
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 June 10, 2013.
- 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.