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NANCY WATSON M.D.
676 HISTORIC HWY 441 NORTH
Demorest | Georgia | 30535
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 16 out of 1494
Rank: 181 out of 1494
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Georgia lower than average
Antipsychotics
21% of this provider’s 564 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 3%.
Antibiotics
45% of this provider’s 609 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 28%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
20% of this provider’s 564 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 13%.
Opioids
40% of this provider’s 609 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 18%.
Brand Name Drugs
17% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 20%.
Prescription Price
$25 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $70 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
66 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
$563K
2012
$580K
2013
$700K
2014
$1M
2015
Number of Claims
12,723
2012
19,065
2013
32,324
2014
40,210
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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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 |
1,712
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,506
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 14% of all patients |
10 | 1 | 38 |
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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 |
1,697
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,497
prescriptions. |
113
patients, 19% of all patients |
2 | 23 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,627
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,593
prescriptions. |
158
patients, 26% of all patients |
3 | 8 | |
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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 |
1,563
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,429
prescriptions. |
131
patients, 22% of all patients |
4 | 2 | |
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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 |
1,466
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,341
prescriptions. |
126
patients, 21% of all patients |
5 | 14 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,432
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,251
prescriptions. |
130
patients, 21% of all patients |
6 | 15 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,353
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
1,283
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 17% of all patients |
7 | 3 | |
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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 |
1,217
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
1,096
prescriptions. |
117
patients, 19% of all patients |
8 | 6 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,161
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
1,071
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 15% of all patients |
9 | 34 | |
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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 |
1,128
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
957
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 12% of all patients |
10 | 1 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,051
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
969
prescriptions. |
94
patients, 15% of all patients |
11 | 86 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
868
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
635
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 9% of all patients |
P | 12 | 78 |
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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 |
813
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
754
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% 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 |
802
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
577
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 11% of all patients |
14 | 11 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
687
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
612
prescriptions. |
152
patients, 25% of all patients |
O | 15 | 12 |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
631
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
474
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
16 | 5 | |
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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 |
628
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
603
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 26 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
609
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
604
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 11% of all patients |
18 | 54 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
551
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
493
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
19 | 42 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
550
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
458
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 10% of all patients |
20 | 24 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
531
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
526
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 7% of all patients |
21 | 16 | |
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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 |
499
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
466
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 7% of all patients |
P | 22 | 59 |
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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 |
442
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
437
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
23 | 30 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
410
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
355
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 10% of all patients |
24 | 4 | |
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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 |
399
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
394
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
25 | 9 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
399
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
336
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
25 | 20 | |
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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 |
370
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
253
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
27 | 79 | |
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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 |
362
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
301
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 8% of all patients |
28 | 21 | |
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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 |
358
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
353
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 5% of all patients |
29 | 19 | |
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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 |
345
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
281
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 11% of all patients |
30 | 44 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
318
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
269
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 17% of all patients |
31 | 43 | |
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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 |
315
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
263
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 52 | |
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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 |
312
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
295
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 7% of all patients |
33 | 7 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
310
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
305
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 22 | |
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CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA
The combination of levodopa... + The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Source: National Library of Medicine |
309
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
309
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 135 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
302
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
278
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 14% of all patients |
36 | 92 | |
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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 |
261
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
239
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 7% of all patients |
37 | 35 | |
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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 |
261
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
193
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 49 | |
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NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
249
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
244
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
39 | 60 | |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
241
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
236
prescriptions. |
121
patients, 20% of all patients |
A | 40 | 65 |
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PAROXETINE HCL
Paroxetine tablets, suspens... + Paroxetine tablets, suspension (liquid), and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat depression, panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
240
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
240
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
41 | 66 | |
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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 |
237
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
185
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
42 | 46 | |
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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 |
234
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
178
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
43 | 63 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
215
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
215
prescriptions. |
<11 | 44 | 31 | |
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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 |
215
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
197
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
44 | 40 | |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
197
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 11% of all patients |
A | 46 | 123 |
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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 |
192
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
180
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 6% of all patients |
47 | 17 | |
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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 |
178
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
155
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 8% of all patients |
O | 48 | 18 |
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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 |
174
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
49 | 68 | |
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CALCIUM ACETATE
Used to treat hyperphosphat... + Used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with end stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
169
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
169
prescriptions. |
<11 | 50 | 245 | |
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IPRATROPIUM-ALBUTEROL
The combination of albutero... + The combination of albuterol and ipratropium is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs). Source: National Library of Medicine |
168
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
163
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 13% of all patients |
51 | 181 | |
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CLINDAMYCIN HCL
Clindamycin is used to trea... + Clindamycin is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections, including infections of the lungs, skin, blood, female reproductive organs, and internal organs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
163
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
158
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 12% of all patients |
A | 52 | 312 |
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ROPINIROLE HCL
Ropinirole is used alone or... + Ropinirole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine |
157
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 85 | |
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OLANZAPINE
Treats psychotic mental dis... + Treats psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 54 | 139 |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
144
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
129
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
55 | 47 | |
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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 |
141
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
<11 | 56 | 90 | |
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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 |
140
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 126 | |
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DILTIAZEM 24HR CD
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
138
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 155 | |
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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 |
135
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 39 | |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM ER
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
135
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 169 | |
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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 |
124
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
<11 | 61 | 143 | |
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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 |
116
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
62 | 145 | |
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NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
63 | 183 | |
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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 |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
111
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
64 | 83 | |
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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 |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
65 | 10 | |
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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 |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
100
prescriptions. |
<11 | 66 | 67 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
<11 | 66 | 70 | |
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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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 68 | 82 |
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ALBUTEROL SULFATE
Albuterol is used to preven... + Albuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
68 | 163 | |
|
NITROFURANTOIN MONO-MACRO
Nitrofurantoinis used to tr... + Nitrofurantoinis used to treat urinary tract infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
98
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 8% of all patients |
A R | 68 | 180 |
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KLOR-CON M20
Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
71 | 77 | |
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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 |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
<11 | 71 | 13 | |
|
ONDANSETRON HCL*
Ondansetron is used to prev... + Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 7% of all patients |
73 | 154 | |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
<11 | 74 | 94 | |
|
TORSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) caused by congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
<11 | 74 | 142 | |
|
OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 76 | 57 |
|
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 77 | 58 |
|
MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 78 | 29 | |
| NOVOFINE AUTOCOVER |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 224 | |
|
XARELTO
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung). Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
<11 | 80 | 107 | |
|
PHENYTOIN
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 |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
<11 | 81 | 273 | |
|
PERMETHRIN
Treats head lice and scabies. + Treats head lice and scabies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 11% of all patients |
82 | 440 | |
|
DIGOX
Digox (digoxin) is used to ... + Digox (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 82 | 141 |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 4% of all patients |
84 | 132 | |
|
FENTANYL
Treats severe, ongoing pain... + Treats severe, ongoing pain (during and after surgery, cancer pain) that cannot be controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
72
prescriptions. |
<11 | O | 85 | 125 |
|
ZIPRASIDONE HCL
Used to treat the symptoms ... + 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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
<11 | P | 85 | 177 |
|
FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE
Replaces certain hormones w... + Replaces certain hormones when the body does not make enough, such as in Addison's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 87 | 317 | |
|
CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA ER
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
<11 | 88 | 329 | |
|
LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
89 | 144 | |
|
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 |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
90 | 220 | |
|
SENSIPAR
Lowers the amount of calciu... + Lowers the amount of calcium in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 244 | |
|
BUPROPION HCL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 251 | |
|
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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | 92 | 187 | |
|
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 |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
94 | 165 | |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE* |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
95 | 512 | |
|
BUSPIRONE HCL
Buspirone is used to treat ... + Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
<11 | 96 | 109 | |
|
LABETALOL HCL
Labetalol is used to treat ... + Labetalol is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 96 | 168 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
<11 | 98 | 72 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
98 | 112 | |
|
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
100 | 25 | |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
44
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 100 | 114 |
|
RENVELA
Lowers the amount of phosph... + Lowers the amount of phosphorus in blood of patients receiving kidney dialysis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
<11 | 100 | 211 | |
| VALPROIC ACID* |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 103 | 357 | |
|
CEFTRIAXONE*
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 103 | 263 |
| ENTACAPONE |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
<11 | 105 | 385 | |
|
NOVOLIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
106 | 208 | |
|
VERAPAMIL ER
Verapamil is used to treat ... + Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 106 | 103 | |
|
AMANTADINE
Treats or prevents the flu ... + Treats or prevents the flu (influenza type A). Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
<11 | 106 | 325 | |
| HALOPERIDOL LACTATE |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
P | 109 | 536 |
|
GLIPIZIDE ER
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, 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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
<11 | 109 | 95 | |
|
MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 111 | 158 |
| QUINIDINE SULFATE |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 10 | 111 | 544 |
|
DILTIAZEM HCL
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
113 | 207 | |
|
BUPROPION XL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
<11 | 113 | 98 | |
|
DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 113 | 131 |
|
DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
Doxycycline is used to trea... + Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; Lyme disease; acne; infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems; and anthrax (after inhalational exposure). Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 113 | 153 |
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 Dec. 7, 2009.
- 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.