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CURTIS CAVE MD
1380 LINDEN BLVD
Brooklyn | New York | 11212
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 95 out of 5332
Rank: 242 out of 5332
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in New York 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 517 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 24%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
10% of this provider’s 386 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 10%.
Opioids
12% of this provider’s 517 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 10%.
Brand Name Drugs
26% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 23%.
Prescription Price
$61 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $88 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
43 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 18.
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
$1.09M
2012
$1.12M
2013
$1.28M
2014
$1.37M
2015
Number of Claims
19,416
2012
20,077
2013
20,986
2014
22,460
2015
This Prescriber's Drugs
The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.
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An opioid drug. More » Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
An antibiotic drug. More » Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
An antipsychotic drug. More » Antipsychotics are frequently given to dementia patients, though it increases their risk of death.
A risky drug for seniors. More » The American Geriatrics Society has said this drug is "potentially dangerous" for seniors and might be inappropriate.
This provider is among the top 10 prescribers of this drug in the country.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for more days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be lower.
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This Drug's Rank
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| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,149
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,028
prescriptions. |
135
patients, 26% of all patients |
1 | 3 | |
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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE
Amlodipine is used alone or... + Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,020
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
838
prescriptions. |
133
patients, 26% of all patients |
2 | 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 |
971
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
863
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 23% of all patients |
3 | 7 | |
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NIFEDIPINE ER
Used for the treatment of v... + Used for the treatment of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
833
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
700
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 20% of all patients |
10 | 4 | 57 |
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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 |
740
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
624
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 17% of all patients |
5 | 11 | |
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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 |
688
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
510
prescriptions. |
97
patients, 19% of all patients |
6 | 31 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
642
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
591
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 16% of all patients |
7 | 2 | |
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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 |
624
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
540
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 14% of all patients |
8 | 12 | |
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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 |
585
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
548
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 15% of all patients |
9 | 55 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
463
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
451
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 11% of all patients |
10 | 21 | |
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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 |
460
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
354
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 13% of all patients |
11 | 5 | |
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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 |
430
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
368
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 10% of all patients |
12 | 9 | |
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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 |
414
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
384
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 12% of all patients |
13 | 27 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
367
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
339
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 11% of all patients |
14 | 15 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
340
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
316
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 9% of all patients |
15 | 8 | |
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VALSARTAN
Valsartan is used alone or ... + Valsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
339
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
309
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 8% of all patients |
16 | 40 | |
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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 |
320
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
294
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 10 | |
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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 |
302
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
257
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 8% of all patients |
18 | 23 | |
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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 |
297
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
194
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 13% of all patients |
19 | 69 | |
| EASY TOUCH ALCOHOL PREP PADS |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
271
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 11% of all patients |
20 | 366 | |
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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 |
268
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
210
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 7% of all patients |
21 | 47 | |
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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 |
265
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
217
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 7% of all patients |
22 | 32 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
264
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
222
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 7% of all patients |
23 | 16 | |
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TAMSULOSIN HCL
Tamsulosin is used in men t... + Tamsulosin is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
226
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
191
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 18 | |
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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 |
212
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 5% of all patients |
25 | 4 | |
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QUINAPRIL HCL
Quinapril is used alone or ... + Quinapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
211
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 110 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
211
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
184
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 6 | |
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FLOVENT HFA
Prevents asthma attacks. Th... + Prevents asthma attacks. Source: National Library of Medicine |
209
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 7% of all patients |
28 | 212 | |
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ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
206
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 10% of all patients |
O | 29 | 177 |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
182
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
156
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 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 |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
135
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 64 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
172
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 8% of all patients |
32 | 45 | |
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LIDOCAINE
Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
168
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 6% of all patients |
33 | 73 | |
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FAMOTIDINE*
Treats ulcers, gastroesopha... + Treats ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 50 | |
| HYDROCORTISONE VALERATE |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 5% of all patients |
35 | 335 | |
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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 6% of all patients |
35 | 25 | |
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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 |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 8% of all patients |
37 | 132 | |
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ALCOHOL PREP PADS
Prep pads + Prep pads. Source: National Library of Medicine |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 5% of all patients |
38 | 103 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
144
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
139
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 20 | |
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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 |
138
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 5% of all patients |
40 | 72 | |
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VENTOLIN HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
137
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 8% of all patients |
41 | 102 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
42 | 49 | |
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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 |
126
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
43 | 56 | |
| SURE COMFORT* |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 488 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 34 | |
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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 |
119
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 158 | |
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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 |
119
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
46 | 13 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
118
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
48 | 17 | |
| ALCOHOL PADS |
117
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
49 | 109 | |
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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 |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 19 | |
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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 |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 6% of all patients |
51 | 65 | |
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ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
52 | 76 | |
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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 |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 33 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 28 | |
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PHENYTOIN SODIUM EXTENDED
Phenytoin is used to contro... + Phenytoin is used to control certain type of seizures, and to treat and prevent seizures that may begin during or after surgery to the brain or nervous system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 281 | |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
<11 | 55 | 24 | |
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LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
57 | 77 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
58 | 62 | |
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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 |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 59 | 30 | |
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LYRICA
Treats nerve and muscle pai... + Treats nerve and muscle pain caused by diabetes, shingles, fibromyalgia, or a spinal cord injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
60 | 115 | |
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PATANOL
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 4% of all patients |
60 | 173 | |
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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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
62 | 79 | |
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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 |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
62 | 48 | |
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METFORMIN HCL ER
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 |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
<11 | 64 | 43 | |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 65 | 94 | |
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PIOGLITAZONE HCL
Pioglitazone is used to tre... + Pioglitazone is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
<11 | 66 | 83 | |
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SINGLE USE SWAB
Single-use swabs + Single-use swabs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 112 | |
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LATANOPROST
Latanoprost ophthalmic is u... + Latanoprost ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision) and ocular hypertension (a condition which causes increased pressure in the eye). Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
68 | 118 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
69 | 85 | |
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TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Triamcinolone is used to tr... + Triamcinolone is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
70 | 119 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
<11 | 71 | 58 | |
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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, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 3% of all patients |
71 | 228 | |
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CILOSTAZOL
Treats a circulation proble... + Treats a circulation problem in which too little blood flows into your leg muscles (intermittent claudication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
<11 | 73 | 231 | |
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RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
<11 | 73 | 60 | |
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NABUMETONE
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 4% of all patients |
75 | 229 | |
|
ECONAZOLE NITRATE
Econazole is used to treat ... + Econazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
75 | 270 | |
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PHENOBARBITAL
Used to control seizures. P... + Used to control seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 77 | 317 |
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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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
<11 | 78 | 402 | |
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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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 4% of all patients |
78 | 90 | |
|
ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
Treats and prevents angina ... + Treats and prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 78 | 293 | |
|
GLIPIZIDE-METFORMIN
Treats type 2 diabetes. + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 81 | 174 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 82 | 29 |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 82 | 82 | |
|
CHLORTHALIDONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 113 | |
|
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 85 | 46 |
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 Jan. 9, 2014.
- Comparisons are based on each provider’s current address, not necessarily where he or she worked during the time period covered in this database.
- In rare circumstances, providers' prescription tallies may be inflated. Sometimes providers are credited with prescriptions written by colleagues (this happens in long-term care facilities) or are victims of fraud involving theft of their provider number.