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EDWARD GHEILER MD
2140 W 68TH ST SUITE 200
Hialeah | Florida | 33016
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Rank: 1 out of 562
Rank: 1 out of 562
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida lower than average
Antipsychotics
0% of this provider’s 1,983 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 0%.
Antibiotics
48% of this provider’s 2,119 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 45%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
3% of this provider’s 1,983 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 9%.
Opioids
16% of this provider’s 2,119 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 12%.
Brand Name Drugs
45% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 22%. This is far more than peers.
Prescription Price
$125 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $103 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
5 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 4.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all patients.
This Provider's History
A comparison of this provider’s prescribing in Part D since 2012. All years may not be shown if there is insufficient data.
Cost of Claims
$1.27M
2012
$1.55M
2013
$1.55M
2014
$1.41M
2015
Number of Claims
11,515
2012
13,338
2013
12,159
2014
11,314
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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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 |
2,181
prescriptions, 19% of all prescriptions |
2,052
prescriptions. |
461
patients, 22% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
873
prescriptions, 8% of all prescriptions |
845
prescriptions. |
168
patients, 8% of all patients |
10 | 2 | 7 |
| VIAGRA |
759
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
735
prescriptions. |
137
patients, 6% of all patients |
10 | 3 | 16 |
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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 |
704
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
699
prescriptions. |
141
patients, 7% of all patients |
4 | 2 | |
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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 |
644
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
581
prescriptions. |
159
patients, 8% of all patients |
5 | 4 | |
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MYRBETRIQ
Used to treat overactive bl... + 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 |
624
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
602
prescriptions. |
145
patients, 7% of all patients |
10 | 6 | 5 |
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PREMARIN
Estrogens are female hormon... + Estrogens are female hormones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
590
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
552
prescriptions. |
184
patients, 9% of all patients |
R 10 | 7 | 33 |
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CIALIS
Treats men who have erecti... + Treats men who have erectile dysfunction (also called sexual impotence). Source: National Library of Medicine |
489
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
461
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 4% of all patients |
10 | 8 | 20 |
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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 |
387
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
364
prescriptions. |
335
patients, 16% of all patients |
A | 9 | 3 |
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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 |
384
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
348
prescriptions. |
335
patients, 16% of all patients |
O | 10 | 44 |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
289
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
277
prescriptions. |
260
patients, 12% of all patients |
A | 11 | 6 |
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CEFUROXIME
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
272
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
244
prescriptions. |
247
patients, 12% of all patients |
A | 12 | 29 |
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TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE
Used to treat symptoms of l... + Used to treat symptoms of low testosterone in men who do not produce enough natural testosterone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
251
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 4% of all patients |
10 | 13 | 28 |
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RAPAFLO
Treats problems caused by a... + Treats problems caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
247
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
242
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 2% of all patients |
14 | 8 | |
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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 |
168
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
155
prescriptions. |
158
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 15 | 24 |
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ANDROGEL
Treats low testosterone lev... + Treats low testosterone levels when your body does not produce enough natural testosterone. Source: National Library of Medicine |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
130
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 2% of all patients |
16 | 34 | |
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ESTRACE
Estrogens are female hormones. + Estrogens are female hormones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
116
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 17 | 31 |
| ELMIRON |
118
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
118
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 1% of all patients |
18 | 41 | |
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TOVIAZ
Used to treat symptoms of a... + Used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder, such as incontinence (loss of bladder control) or a frequent need to urinate. Source: National Library of Medicine |
116
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
19 | 25 | |
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BETHANECHOL CHLORIDE
Bethanechol is used to reli... + Bethanechol is used to relieve difficulties in urinating caused by surgery, drugs, or other factors. Source: National Library of Medicine |
115
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 1% of all patients |
20 | 27 | |
| JALYN |
113
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 1% of all patients |
21 | 30 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
106
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 38 | |
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POTASSIUM CITRATE ER
Potassium citrate is used t... + Potassium citrate is used to treat a kidney stone condition called renal tubular acidosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 1% of all patients |
23 | 26 | |
| AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE |
100
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 24 | 54 |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE
This medicine is an antifun... + This medicine is an antifungal. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 2% of all patients |
25 | 77 | |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 26 | 32 |
| TROSPIUM CHLORIDE |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
27 | 53 | |
| DUTASTERIDE |
72
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
28 | 64 | |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
29 | 12 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
30 | 37 | |
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BICALUTAMIDE
Used together with other me... + Used together with other medicines (such as a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone or LHRH analog) to treat prostate cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
31 | 19 | |
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NITROFURANTOIN
Treats or prevents urinary ... + Treats or prevents urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 1% of all patients |
A R | 32 | 17 |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
33 | 56 | |
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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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
34 | 101 | |
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 Nov. 9, 2016.
- 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.