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MUHAMMAD ALAM M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 1 out of 1622
Rank: 4 out of 1622
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in New York lower than average
Antipsychotics
21% of this provider’s 140 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 43%.
Antibiotics
42% of this provider’s 1,720 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
44% of this provider’s 140 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 23%.
Opioids
0% of this provider’s 1,720 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 2%.
Brand Name Drugs
12% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 14%.
Prescription Price
$83 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $105 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
15 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
$251K
2012
$318K
2013
$2.08M
2014
$2.16M
2015
Number of Claims
2,263
2012
3,799
2013
30,894
2014
26,044
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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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,522
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
139
prescriptions. |
690
patients, 40% of all patients |
1 | 5 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,289
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
707
patients, 41% of all patients |
2 | 25 | |
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HYDROXYZINE PAMOATE
Treats anxiety, tension, ne... + Treats anxiety, tension, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, allergies, skin rash, hives, and itching. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,008
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
648
patients, 38% of all patients |
R 10 | 3 | 53 |
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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 |
856
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
317
patients, 18% of all patients |
P | 4 | 2 |
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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 |
658
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
279
patients, 16% of all patients |
5 | 24 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
631
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
327
patients, 19% of all patients |
6 | 10 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
607
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
403
patients, 23% of all patients |
7 | 75 | |
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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 |
520
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
40
prescriptions. |
229
patients, 13% of all patients |
8 | 17 | |
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IBUPROFEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
516
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
410
patients, 24% of all patients |
9 | 87 | |
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METHOCARBAMOL
Treats muscle pain and spas... + Treats muscle pain and spasms. Source: National Library of Medicine |
468
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
345
patients, 20% of all patients |
R 10 | 10 | 105 |
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NABUMETONE
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
465
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
341
patients, 20% of all patients |
11 | 106 | |
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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 |
430
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
271
patients, 16% of all patients |
12 | 81 | |
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BUPROPION XL
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
405
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
171
patients, 10% of all patients |
13 | 11 | |
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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
393
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
334
patients, 19% of all patients |
14 | 99 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
390
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
17
prescriptions. |
178
patients, 10% of all patients |
15 | 12 | |
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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 |
389
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
254
patients, 15% of all patients |
16 | 82 | |
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PRAZOSIN HCL
Prazosin is used alone or i... + Prazosin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
374
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
165
patients, 10% of all patients |
10 | 17 | 67 |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
373
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
156
patients, 9% of all patients |
18 | 19 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
360
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
136
patients, 8% of all patients |
P | 19 | 3 |
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FLUOXETINE HCL
Fluoxetine is used to treat... + Fluoxetine 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), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Source: National Library of Medicine |
358
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
162
patients, 9% of all patients |
20 | 14 | |
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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 |
354
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
171
patients, 10% of all patients |
21 | 4 | |
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BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
Treats symptoms of Parkinso... + Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease or side effects of other drugs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
332
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
173
patients, 10% of all patients |
R | 22 | 7 |
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DOXEPIN HCL
Doxepin is used to treat de... + Doxepin is used to treat depression and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
306
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
13
prescriptions. |
149
patients, 9% of all patients |
R | 23 | 57 |
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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 |
305
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
27
prescriptions. |
214
patients, 12% of all patients |
24 | 122 | |
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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 |
295
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
34
prescriptions. |
243
patients, 14% of all patients |
A | 25 | 125 |
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VENTOLIN HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
295
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
239
patients, 14% of all patients |
25 | 125 | |
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
282
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
196
patients, 11% of all patients |
R | 27 | 128 |
| NALTREXONE HCL |
277
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
159
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 28 | 109 |
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ONDANSETRON ODT
Used to prevent nausea and ... + Used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Source: National Library of Medicine |
261
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
17
prescriptions. |
224
patients, 13% of all patients |
10 | 29 | 134 |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
242
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
150
patients, 9% of all patients |
30 | 118 | |
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LOPERAMIDE
Treats diarrhea and decreas... + Treats diarrhea and decreases the amount of drainage in patients who have ostomies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
237
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
208
patients, 12% of all patients |
10 | 31 | 139 |
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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 |
236
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 6% of all patients |
32 | 8 | |
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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 |
235
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
107
patients, 6% of all patients |
P | 33 | 33 |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
234
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 6% of all patients |
34 | 23 | |
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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 |
230
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
152
patients, 9% of all patients |
35 | 80 | |
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LAMOTRIGINE
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures and mood disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
226
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
106
patients, 6% of all patients |
36 | 18 | |
| STRATTERA |
205
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 4% of all patients |
10 | 37 | 103 |
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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 |
198
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
152
patients, 9% of all patients |
38 | 61 | |
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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 |
198
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
99
patients, 6% of all patients |
P | 38 | 6 |
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DIVALPROEX SODIUM ER
Treats seizures (epilepsy).... + Treats seizures (epilepsy). Source: National Library of Medicine |
187
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
94
patients, 5% of all patients |
40 | 20 | |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
180
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 41 | 58 |
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TOPIRAMATE
Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 4% of all patients |
42 | 35 | |
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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 |
171
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 5% of all patients |
43 | 21 | |
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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 |
169
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 7% of all patients |
44 | 112 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
162
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 6% of all patients |
45 | 114 | |
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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 |
160
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 7% of all patients |
46 | 144 | |
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CEFUROXIME
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
159
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
152
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 47 | 157 |
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LITHIUM CARBONATE
Lithium is used to treat an... + Lithium is used to treat and prevent episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) in people with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
159
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
76
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 31 | |
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LATUDA
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 |
159
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 5% of all patients |
P | 47 | 34 |
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NAPROXEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by arthritis, gout, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Source: National Library of Medicine |
157
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
125
patients, 7% of all patients |
50 | 159 | |
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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 |
149
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 6% of all patients |
51 | 101 | |
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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 |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 5% of all patients |
52 | 121 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 6% of all patients |
52 | 146 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
20
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 6% of all patients |
54 | 131 | |
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ARIPIPRAZOLE
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
144
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 5% of all patients |
P | 55 | 26 |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
132
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 56 | 162 |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
136
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 5% of all patients |
57 | 89 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
15
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 6% of all patients |
58 | 83 | |
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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 |
130
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
17
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 5% of all patients |
59 | 64 | |
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PROPRANOLOL HCL
Propranolol is used to trea... + Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart disease, pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), and certain types of tremor. Source: National Library of Medicine |
124
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 5% of all patients |
60 | 44 | |
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ADVAIR DISKUS
Prevents symptoms of asthma... + Prevents symptoms of asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
14
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 5% of all patients |
61 | 149 | |
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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 |
117
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 5% of all patients |
62 | 176 | |
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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 |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
19
prescriptions. |
80
patients, 5% of all patients |
63 | 145 | |
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PROAIR HFA
Treats or prevents bronchos... + Treats or prevents bronchospasm in patients with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 5% of all patients |
63 | 143 | |
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HUMALOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
72
patients, 4% of all patients |
65 | 182 | |
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DICYCLOMINE HCL
Dicyclomine is used to trea... + Dicyclomine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
80
patients, 5% of all patients |
66 | 183 | |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 66 | 183 |
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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 |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 3% of all patients |
68 | 137 | |
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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 |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 4% of all patients |
69 | 186 | |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 5% of all patients |
A | 69 | 186 |
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HALOPERIDOL*
Treats symptoms of mental a... + Treats symptoms of mental and emotional disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 3% of all patients |
P | 71 | 27 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
70
patients, 4% of all patients |
72 | 90 | |
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CARBAMAZEPINE
Treats different types of s... + Treats different types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 2% of all patients |
73 | 60 | |
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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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 3% of all patients |
73 | 138 | |
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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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 75 | 192 |
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BUPROPION HCL SR
Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbu... + Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL) is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 2% of all patients |
75 | 30 | |
|
HYDROXYZINE HCL
Hydroxyzine is used to reli... + Hydroxyzine is used to relieve the itching caused by allergies and to control the nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 77 | 46 |
|
LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 3% of all patients |
77 | 194 | |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 3% of all patients |
77 | 194 | |
|
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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
16
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 3% of all patients |
80 | 110 | |
|
CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 80 | 196 |
|
ABILIFY
Treats schizophrenia, bipol... + Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 82 | 22 |
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CHLORPROMAZINE HCL
Chlorpromazine is used to t... + Chlorpromazine 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) and other psychotic disorders (conditions that cause difficulty telling the difference between things or ideas that are real and things or ideas that are not real) and to treat the symptoms of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) in people who have bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a condition that causes episodes of mania, episodes of depression, and other abnormal moods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 82 | 41 |
|
BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 3% of all patients |
84 | 119 | |
|
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 3% of all patients |
85 | 206 | |
|
LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 3% of all patients |
85 | 148 | |
|
OXCARBAZEPINE
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
0
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 2% of all patients |
87 | 43 | |
|
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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 3% of all patients |
87 | 167 | |
|
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 3% of all patients |
87 | 208 | |
|
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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 3% of all patients |
90 | 166 | |
| ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 3% of all patients |
10 | 90 | 211 |
|
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 |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 3% of all patients |
A | 92 | 215 |
|
SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE
Sumatriptan is used to trea... + Sumatriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes is accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to sound and light). Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 2% of all patients |
93 | 216 | |
|
LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
93 | 98 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
11
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 2% of all patients |
93 | 216 | |
|
NORVIR
Treats human immunodeficien... + Treats human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 2% of all patients |
96 | 223 | |
|
TRUVADA
Treats HIV infection. Also ... + Treats HIV infection. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
97 | 224 | |
|
CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
12
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 2% of all patients |
97 | 135 | |
|
HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 2% of all patients |
99 | 225 | |
|
SUCRALFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 2% of all patients |
100 | 241 | |
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 Jan. 3, 2013.
- 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.