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WILLIAM BERLIN M.D.
4121 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE
Albuquerque | New Mexico | 87109
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 16 out of 253
Rank: 26 out of 253
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in New Mexico 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
13% of this provider’s 977 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 22%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
7% of this provider’s 892 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 10%.
Opioids
21% of this provider’s 977 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 18%.
Brand Name Drugs
18% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$62 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $86 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
12 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
$619K
2012
$638K
2013
$760K
2014
$728K
2015
Number of Claims
7,857
2012
8,217
2013
11,093
2014
11,739
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.
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 |
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 |
851
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
825
prescriptions. |
224
patients, 23% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
565
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
542
prescriptions. |
164
patients, 17% of all patients |
2 | 2 | |
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 |
378
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
373
prescriptions. |
115
patients, 12% of all patients |
3 | 4 | |
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 |
336
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
322
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 9% of all patients |
4 | 10 | |
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
330
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
278
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 10% of all patients |
O | 5 | 9 |
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 |
310
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
282
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 11% of all patients |
6 | 6 | |
GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
297
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
240
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 8% of all patients |
7 | 8 | |
SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
287
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
274
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 9% of all patients |
8 | 3 | |
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
281
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
258
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 8% of all patients |
9 | 5 | |
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 |
194
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 6% of all patients |
10 | 7 | |
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 |
192
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
187
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 7% of all patients |
11 | 12 | |
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 |
182
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
169
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 5% of all patients |
12 | 13 | |
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 |
154
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
149
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 5% of all patients |
13 | 14 | |
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 17 | |
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 |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 4% of all patients |
15 | 19 | |
ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
16 | 26 | |
LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 5% of all patients |
17 | 21 | |
OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
130
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 18 | 25 |
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 |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 4% of all patients |
19 | 27 | |
FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 5% of all patients |
19 | 11 | |
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 |
127
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
21 | 15 | |
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 |
120
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 57 | |
TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
117
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 4% of all patients |
23 | 20 | |
MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
24 | 48 | |
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 4% of all patients |
24 | 16 | |
ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
26 | 29 | |
CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 3% of all patients |
27 | 31 | |
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
28 | 73 | |
TRAMADOL HCL
Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 29 | 18 |
OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 29 | 33 |
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
31 | 30 | |
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 |
86
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
32 | 35 | |
VENLAFAXINE HCL
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 176 | |
CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
34 | 28 | |
CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 32 | |
LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
36 | 56 | |
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 |
81
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
36 | 86 | |
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 |
78
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
38 | 22 | |
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 39 | 39 |
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 |
69
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
40 | 41 | |
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 |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
41 | 47 | |
MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 41 | 66 |
MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
41 | 44 | |
BUPROPION HCL SR
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
44 | 114 | |
TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, 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), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 87 | |
LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
44 | 36 | |
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 |
64
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 24 | |
BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
48 | 65 | |
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, 1% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
49 | 61 | |
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 |
60
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 23 | |
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
51 | 62 | |
CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 42 | |
BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 92 | |
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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 119 | |
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Triamcinolone is used to tr... + Triamcinolone is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 5% of all patients |
55 | 126 | |
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 55 | 59 |
CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
22
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
55 | 53 | |
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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
55 | 60 | |
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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 131 | |
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
60 | 82 | |
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 52 | |
PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 40 | |
FENTANYL
Treats severe, ongoing pain... + Treats severe, ongoing pain (during and after surgery, cancer pain) that cannot be controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 63 | 84 |
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 |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
64 | 110 |
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 July 8, 2007.
- 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.