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MATTHEW SCHIEBNER NP
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 24 out of 389
Rank: 53 out of 389
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Michigan lower than average
Antipsychotics
8% of this provider’s 188 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Antibiotics
34% of this provider’s 391 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 28%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
9% of this provider’s 188 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 9%.
Opioids
21% of this provider’s 391 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 10%.
Brand Name Drugs
17% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%.
Prescription Price
$60 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $123 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
13 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 9.
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
$37.9K
2012
$197K
2013
$225K
2014
$298K
2015
Number of Claims
808
2012
2,543
2013
3,483
2014
4,974
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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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
157
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 13% of all patients |
1 | 8 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
156
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 14% of all patients |
2 | 1 | |
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ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
146
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 11% 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 |
125
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 10% of all patients |
4 | 2 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
120
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 12% of all patients |
5 | 15 | |
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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 |
118
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 10% of all patients |
6 | 3 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
118
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 10% of all patients |
6 | 9 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 10% of all patients |
8 | 6 | |
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TRAMADOL HCL
Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 10% of all patients |
O | 8 | 11 |
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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 |
97
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 7 | |
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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 |
95
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 11 | 41 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 9% of all patients |
12 | 38 | |
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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 |
80
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 9% of all patients |
13 | 14 | |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 11% of all patients |
O | 14 | 32 |
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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 |
76
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
P | 15 | 36 |
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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 |
71
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 3% of all patients |
16 | 31 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 4% of all patients |
17 | 16 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
24
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
17 | 18 | |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 6% of all patients |
19 | 26 | |
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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 |
66
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 13 | |
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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 |
65
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 34 | |
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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, 1% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 13% of all patients |
22 | 58 | |
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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 |
59
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 23 | 43 |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 5 | |
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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 |
54
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 5% of all patients |
25 | 80 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 19 | |
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 March 9, 2017.
- 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.