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DONG SHIN M.D.
3030 W OLYMPIC BLVD 206
Los angeles | California | 90006
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 39 out of 6974
Rank: 18 out of 6974
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in California 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
51% of this provider’s 573 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 24%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
34% of this provider’s 560 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 10%.
Opioids
40% of this provider’s 573 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
52% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 21%. This is far more than peers.
Prescription Price
$147 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $86 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
60 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 15.
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
$3.77M
2012
$4.53M
2013
$4.91M
2014
$5.08M
2015
Number of Claims
31,950
2012
36,743
2013
35,093
2014
34,564
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 |
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 |
1,521
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,507
prescriptions. |
258
patients, 45% of all patients |
1 | 49 | |
CREON
Helps patients who have cys... + Helps patients who have cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or digestive disorders digest food. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,382
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,352
prescriptions. |
272
patients, 47% of all patients |
10 | 2 | 88 |
CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,075
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
1,049
prescriptions. |
147
patients, 26% of all patients |
3 | 37 | |
CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,059
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
1,046
prescriptions. |
185
patients, 32% of all patients |
10 | 4 | 72 |
CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
969
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
949
prescriptions. |
122
patients, 21% of all patients |
5 | 21 | |
VASCEPA |
928
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
902
prescriptions. |
140
patients, 24% of all patients |
10 | 6 | 125 |
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
827
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
808
prescriptions. |
125
patients, 22% of all patients |
7 | 1 | |
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 |
803
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
756
prescriptions. |
124
patients, 22% of all patients |
8 | 2 | |
AZOR
This is a combination of am... + This is a combination of amlodipine and olmesartan is a combination of medicines that may be used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
707
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
695
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 18% of all patients |
10 | 9 | 174 |
BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
665
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
660
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 18% of all patients |
10 | 84 | |
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 |
662
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
662
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 16% of all patients |
11 | 33 | |
VOLTAREN
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
619
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
607
prescriptions. |
156
patients, 27% of all patients |
12 | 67 | |
IBANDRONATE SODIUM
Used to prevent and treat o... + Used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause. Source: National Library of Medicine |
617
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
617
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 17% of all patients |
10 | 13 | 118 |
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 |
548
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
543
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 18% of all patients |
14 | 92 | |
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 |
521
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
516
prescriptions. |
163
patients, 28% of all patients |
15 | 83 | |
BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
512
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
507
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 13% of all patients |
16 | 107 | |
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 |
496
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
491
prescriptions. |
144
patients, 25% of all patients |
17 | 51 | |
RESTASIS
Treats chronic dry eye dise... + Treats chronic dry eye disease by increasing the amount of tears in your eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
492
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
477
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 15% of all patients |
18 | 214 | |
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 |
455
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
455
prescriptions. |
138
patients, 24% of all patients |
R | 19 | 34 |
MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
448
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
448
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 14% of all patients |
20 | 39 | |
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 |
437
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
425
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 18% of all patients |
21 | 141 | |
CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
435
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
435
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 10% of all patients |
22 | 24 | |
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 |
421
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
402
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 11% of all patients |
23 | 101 | |
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 |
406
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
395
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 11% of all patients |
24 | 8 | |
LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Levocetirizine is an antihi... + Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and hives of the skin. Source: National Library of Medicine |
399
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
394
prescriptions. |
111
patients, 19% of all patients |
25 | 115 | |
BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
388
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
375
prescriptions. |
147
patients, 26% of all patients |
26 | 70 | |
ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
356
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
344
prescriptions. |
144
patients, 25% of all patients |
O | 27 | 78 |
VESICARE
Solifenacin is used to trea... + Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine |
355
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
350
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 12% of all patients |
28 | 133 | |
NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
352
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
352
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 12% of all patients |
29 | 75 | |
LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
351
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
346
prescriptions. |
210
patients, 37% of all patients |
A | 30 | 79 |
JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
339
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
334
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 8% of all patients |
31 | 40 | |
RAPAFLO
Treats problems caused by a... + Treats problems caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
331
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
331
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 8% of all patients |
32 | 199 | |
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 |
327
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
310
prescriptions. |
97
patients, 17% of all patients |
33 | 6 | |
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 |
321
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
321
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 10% of all patients |
34 | 15 | |
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 |
316
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
316
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 9% of all patients |
35 | 16 | |
GLIPIZIDE-METFORMIN
Treats type 2 diabetes. + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
265
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
239
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 8% of all patients |
36 | 185 | |
GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
262
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
257
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
37 | 46 | |
TRAMADOL HCL
Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
252
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 20% of all patients |
O | 38 | 30 |
PATADAY
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
250
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
237
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 9% of all patients |
39 | 159 | |
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 |
244
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
239
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 6% of all patients |
40 | 47 | |
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 |
242
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
242
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
41 | 3 | |
RALOXIFENE HCL
Raloxifene is used to preve... + Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (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). Source: National Library of Medicine |
239
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
239
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 7% of all patients |
42 | 112 | |
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 |
235
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
218
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
43 | 146 | |
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 |
232
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
232
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 6% of all patients |
44 | 73 | |
KETOCONAZOLE
Treats fungal infections in... + Treats fungal infections in the skin, throat, urinary tract, and lungs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
216
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 10% of all patients |
45 | 177 | |
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 |
221
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
221
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 13% of all patients |
46 | 38 | |
AMITIZA
Treats certain types of lon... + Treats certain types of long-term constipation by helping you have a bowel movement. Source: National Library of Medicine |
204
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 10% of all patients |
47 | 160 | |
LIDOCAINE
Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
204
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 16% of all patients |
47 | 102 | |
ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
198
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
193
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 6% of all patients |
49 | 10 | |
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 |
193
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
170
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 8% of all patients |
50 | 7 | |
LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
188
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 10% of all patients |
51 | 26 | |
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 |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 9% of all patients |
52 | 100 | |
TRIAMTERENE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Source: National Library of Medicine |
179
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 7% of all patients |
53 | 52 | |
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 |
177
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
177
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 338 | |
FLUOCINONIDE
Treats many skin disorders.... + Treats many skin disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
171
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
166
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 10% of all patients |
55 | 127 | |
TRIBENZOR |
167
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
167
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 251 | |
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 |
164
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 12% of all patients |
57 | 154 | |
UNIFINE PENTIPS
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
160
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
58 | 304 | |
LIDODERM
Treats nerve pain that is c... + Treats nerve pain that is caused by herpes zoster, or "shingles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 7% of all patients |
59 | 149 | |
OMEGA-3 ACID ETHYL ESTERS
Omega-3 fatty acids are use... + Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood in people with very high triglycerides. Source: National Library of Medicine |
142
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 8% of all patients |
60 | 82 | |
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 |
142
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 11% of all patients |
60 | 142 | |
ZENPEP |
141
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
62 | 300 | |
DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) 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 |
135
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
135
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
63 | 96 | |
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
133
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 9% of all patients |
64 | 17 | |
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 |
133
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
64 | 131 | |
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE-BENAZEPRIL
The combination of amlodipi... + The combination of amlodipine and benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 5% of all patients |
66 | 129 | |
BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
126
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 139 | |
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
68 | 77 | |
GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
119
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
69 | 14 | |
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 |
117
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
112
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
70 | 18 | |
AMIODARONE HCL
Amiodarone is used to treat... + Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent certain types of serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (a certain type of abnormal heart rhythm when other medications did not help or could not be tolerated. Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
71 | 130 | |
GLYBURIDE-METFORMIN HCL
The combination of glyburid... + The combination of glyburide and metformin 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) in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 72 | 376 |
DIPHENOXYLATE-ATROPINE
Treats diarrhea. + Treats diarrhea. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
110
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 7% of all patients |
73 | 234 | |
AMLODIPINE-VALSARTAN
This combination of medicin... + This combination of medicines are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
74 | 321 | |
NAPHAZOLINE HCL |
109
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
109
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 6% of all patients |
74 | 183 | |
DEXTROSE 5%-0.45% NACL |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 13% of all patients |
10 | 76 | 487 |
AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 4% of all patients |
76 | 126 | |
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 |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
76 | 68 | |
CEVIMELINE HCL |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 6% of all patients |
79 | 666 | |
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 79 | 9 |
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 |
101
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 5% of all patients |
81 | 41 | |
LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
82 | 81 | |
PROCTOSOL-HC
This is used to help reliev... + This is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
83 | 319 | |
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 9% of all patients |
84 | 56 | |
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT
Used to help control the sy... + Used to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 5% of all patients |
85 | 230 | |
FENOFIBRIC ACID*
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
85 | 243 | |
DICYCLOMINE HCL
Dicyclomine is used to trea... + Dicyclomine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
87 | 204 | |
VICTOZA 3-PAK
Used to treat a type of dia... + Used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
88 | 272 | |
CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 89 | 106 |
MEGESTROL ACETATE
Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 89 | 172 |
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM
Treats gastroesophageal ref... + Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a damaged esophagus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 12% of all patients |
91 | 440 | |
JANUMET XR
This combination is used to... + This combination is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 312 | |
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
93 | 50 | |
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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 13 | |
LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
94 | 5 | |
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 10% of all patients |
A | 94 | 42 |
SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
94 | 4 | |
ACARBOSE |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
98 | 222 | |
KOMBIGLYZE XR |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
98 | 447 | |
CALCITRIOL
Treats low blood calcium in... + Treats low blood calcium in kidney dialysis patients and other patients. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
100 | 202 | |
FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
100 | 11 | |
AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 102 | 105 |
ULORIC
Used to treat hyperuricemia... + Used to treat hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood) in patients with gout. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
103 | 178 | |
BENAZEPRIL HCL
Benazepril is used alone or... + Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
104 | 31 | |
PROLIA |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 8% of all patients |
105 | 264 | |
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
106 | 169 | |
TERBINAFINE HCL
Terbinafine is used to trea... + Terbinafine is used to treat fungal infections of the toenail and fingernail. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
106 | 389 | |
ONGLYZA
Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise 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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
106 | 249 | |
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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 4% of all patients |
109 | 43 | |
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 |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
110 | 110 | |
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 |
56
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 4% of all patients |
110 | 228 | |
ACYCLOVIR
Treats herpes labialis (col... + Treats herpes labialis (cold sores). Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
112 | 182 | |
FARXIGA |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 3% of all patients |
113 | 515 | |
PILOCARPINE HCL
Pilocarpine is used to trea... + Pilocarpine is used to treat dry mouth caused by radiotherapy in people with head and neck cancer and to treat dry mouth in people with Sjogren's syndrome (a condition that affects the immune system and causes dryness of certain parts of the body such as the eyes and mouth). Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
113 | 528 | |
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
115 | 55 | |
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
116 | 44 | |
CELEBREX
Treats pain, including pain... + Treats pain, including pain caused by arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) in children and adults, ankylosing spondylitis, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 6% of all patients |
116 | 226 | |
JENTADUETO |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 118 | 327 | |
AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 119 | 153 |
TOBRAMYCIN-DEXAMETHASONE
Tobramycin and dexamethason... + Tobramycin and dexamethasone is a combination of an antibiotic and a corticosteroid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
120 | 554 |
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 14, 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.