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NASEM SAYEGH M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 2 out of 43
Rank: 1 out of 43
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in New York lower than average
Antipsychotics
3% of this provider’s 592 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 6%.
Antibiotics
30% of this provider’s 764 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 26%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
16% of this provider’s 592 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
9% of this provider’s 764 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 14%.
Brand Name Drugs
38% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 23%. This is far more than peers.
Prescription Price
$102 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $64 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
25 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 19.
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
$1.06M
2012
$1.32M
2013
$1.68M
2014
$1.98M
2015
Number of Claims
12,225
2012
13,805
2013
16,355
2014
19,337
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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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
808
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
615
prescriptions. |
194
patients, 25% of all patients |
1 | 4 | |
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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 |
741
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
598
prescriptions. |
151
patients, 20% of all patients |
2 | 3 | |
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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 |
612
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
562
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 16% of all patients |
3 | 10 | |
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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 |
565
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
453
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 12% of all patients |
4 | 1 | |
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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 |
509
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
336
prescriptions. |
115
patients, 15% of all patients |
5 | 5 | |
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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 |
505
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
356
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 12% of all patients |
6 | 11 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
443
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
317
prescriptions. |
103
patients, 13% of all patients |
7 | 2 | |
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BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
429
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
332
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 9% of all patients |
8 | 78 | |
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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 |
413
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
337
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 8% of all patients |
9 | 21 | |
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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 |
407
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
325
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 13% of all patients |
10 | 13 | |
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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 |
369
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
334
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 10% of all patients |
11 | 22 | |
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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 |
367
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
180
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 10% of all patients |
12 | 38 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
353
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
309
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 8% of all patients |
13 | 20 | |
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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 |
347
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
260
prescriptions. |
115
patients, 15% of all patients |
14 | 49 | |
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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 |
341
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
270
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 10% of all patients |
15 | 52 | |
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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 |
321
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
253
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 10% of all patients |
R | 16 | 40 |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
277
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
242
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 8 | |
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JANUMET
This is a combination drug ... + This is a combination drug containing metformin and sitagliptin and is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
275
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 94 | |
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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 |
273
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 8% of all patients |
19 | 36 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
272
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
224
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 12% of all patients |
20 | 42 | |
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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 |
268
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 8% of all patients |
21 | 16 | |
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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 |
261
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
204
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 60 | |
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BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
242
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
23 | 102 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
216
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
166
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
24 | 97 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
200
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
25 | 6 | |
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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 |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
26 | 18 | |
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RANEXA
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
171
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
27 | 114 | |
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BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
187
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
164
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
28 | 115 | |
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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 |
184
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 8% of all patients |
29 | 62 | |
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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 |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 33 | |
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INVOKANA
Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally). Source: National Library of Medicine |
177
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 105 | |
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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 |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 4% of all patients |
32 | 7 | |
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LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
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 |
174
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 67 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
34 | 28 | |
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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 |
159
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
154
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 58 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
36 | 132 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
147
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
116
patients, 15% of all patients |
A | 36 | 48 |
| JENTADUETO |
135
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
38 | 136 | |
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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 |
134
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 117 | |
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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 |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 9% of all patients |
40 | 138 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
40 | 17 | |
| ALCOHOL PADS |
125
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
42 | 144 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 12 | |
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UNIFINE PENTIPS
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 145 | |
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RAPAFLO
Treats problems caused by a... + Treats problems caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 145 | |
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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 |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
46 | 9 | |
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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 |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 7% of all patients |
46 | 88 | |
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BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE*
Treats skin irritation, all... + Treats skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 5% of all patients |
48 | 162 | |
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METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL
Metoclopramide is used to r... + Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn and speed the healing of ulcers and sores in the esophagus (tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) in people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus) that did not get better with other treatments. Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
48 | 98 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
50 | 35 | |
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TRADJENTA
Used with proper diet and e... + Used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 127 | |
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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 |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 8% of all patients |
51 | 47 | |
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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 |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 23 | |
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LINZESS
Used in adults to treat irr... + Used in adults to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C; a condition that causes stomach pain or cramps, bloating, and infrequent or difficult passage of stools) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC; difficult or infrequent passage of stools that lasts for 3 months or longer and is not caused by a disease or a medication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 167 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 43 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 44 | |
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DEXILANT
Treats erosive esophagitis,... + Treats erosive esophagitis, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
57 | 168 | |
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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 |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 74 | |
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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 |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 34 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 41 | |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 60 | 142 |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 109 | |
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 63 | 175 |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 56 | |
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DALIRESP
Used to prevent the symptom... + Used to prevent the symptoms (flare-ups) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from getting worse. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 137 | |
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NASONEX
Treats or prevents the symp... + Treats or prevents the symptoms of seasonal (short-term) and perennial (year-round) allergies (hay fever), such as stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
66 | 180 | |
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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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
67 | 14 | |
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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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
68 | 32 | |
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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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 87 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 85 | |
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VYTORIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 190 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 71 | 69 |
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Treats asthma, allergic rea... + Treats asthma, allergic reactions, inflammation, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 6% of all patients |
71 | 108 | |
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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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 74 | 30 |
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EFFIENT
Used to prevent strokes, he... + Used to prevent strokes, heart attacks, or other serious problems with your heart or blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
75 | 197 | |
|
GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
75 | 123 | |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
18
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
77 | 113 | |
|
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
<11 | 78 | 199 | |
|
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
79 | 15 | |
|
LIDOCAINE
Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
79 | 104 | |
| TRIBENZOR |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
<11 | 81 | 203 | |
|
NOVOLOG MIX 70-30 FLEXPEN
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
<11 | 82 | 207 | |
|
TRAMADOL HCL
Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 83 | 49 |
|
ALCOHOL PREP PADS
Prep pads + Prep pads. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
83 | 211 | |
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 May 27, 2008.
- 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.