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HUAN LE M.D.
5507 EL CAJON BLVD SUITE C
San diego | California | 92115
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 1 out of 563
Rank: 8 out of 563
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in California lower than average
Antipsychotics
2% of this provider’s 719 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 1%.
Antibiotics
72% of this provider’s 991 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 30%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
30% of this provider’s 719 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 8%.
Opioids
19% of this provider’s 991 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 7%.
Brand Name Drugs
29% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 47%.
Prescription Price
$67 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $237 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
37 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 10.
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
$1.56M
2012
$1.96M
2013
$2.16M
2014
$2.49M
2015
Number of Claims
20,631
2012
28,905
2013
31,646
2014
37,131
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.
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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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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 |
3,891
prescriptions, 10% of all prescriptions |
2,740
prescriptions. |
838
patients, 85% of all patients |
10 | 1 | 5 |
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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 |
2,626
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
1,766
prescriptions. |
701
patients, 71% of all patients |
10 | 2 | 14 |
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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 |
2,557
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
1,753
prescriptions. |
666
patients, 67% of all patients |
10 | 3 | 2 |
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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 |
2,125
prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions |
1,556
prescriptions. |
644
patients, 65% of all patients |
10 | 4 | 4 |
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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 |
1,762
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,137
prescriptions. |
508
patients, 51% of all patients |
5 | 8 | |
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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 |
1,323
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,041
prescriptions. |
319
patients, 32% of all patients |
6 | 44 | |
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SYMBICORT
This is a combination of bu... + This is a combination of budesonide and formoterol used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,273
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
999
prescriptions. |
326
patients, 33% of all patients |
10 | 7 | 6 |
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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 |
824
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
589
prescriptions. |
171
patients, 17% of all patients |
8 | 3 | |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
804
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
435
prescriptions. |
251
patients, 25% of all patients |
R | 9 | 34 |
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DULERA
Used to treat asthma and im... + Used to treat asthma and improve lung function. Source: National Library of Medicine |
756
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
480
prescriptions. |
210
patients, 21% of all patients |
10 | 10 | 24 |
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VOLTAREN
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
676
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
563
prescriptions. |
269
patients, 27% of all patients |
11 | 90 | |
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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 |
661
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
533
prescriptions. |
428
patients, 43% of all patients |
A | 12 | 25 |
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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 |
579
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
352
prescriptions. |
168
patients, 17% of all patients |
13 | 35 | |
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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 |
560
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
395
prescriptions. |
138
patients, 14% of all patients |
14 | 1 | |
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NEXIUM
Treats heartburn, gastroeso... + Treats heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
558
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
542
prescriptions. |
152
patients, 15% of all patients |
15 | 56 | |
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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 |
557
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
400
prescriptions. |
183
patients, 18% of all patients |
16 | 20 | |
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AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
535
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
369
prescriptions. |
373
patients, 38% of all patients |
A | 17 | 12 |
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AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANATE POTASS
Treats infections. + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
454
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
336
prescriptions. |
264
patients, 27% of all patients |
A 10 | 18 | 82 |
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LIDOCAINE
Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
440
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
366
prescriptions. |
187
patients, 19% of all patients |
19 | 123 | |
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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 |
419
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
250
prescriptions. |
157
patients, 16% of all patients |
O | 20 | 33 |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
416
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
394
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 8% of all patients |
21 | 10 | |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
404
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
263
prescriptions. |
149
patients, 15% of all patients |
22 | 73 | |
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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 |
396
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
278
prescriptions. |
228
patients, 23% of all patients |
A | 23 | 68 |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
380
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
314
prescriptions. |
109
patients, 11% of all patients |
24 | 21 | |
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ALENDRONATE SODIUM
Alendronate is used to trea... + Alendronate is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (''change of life,'' end of menstrual periods) and to treat osteoporosis in men. Source: National Library of Medicine |
336
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
300
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 7% of all patients |
25 | 38 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
328
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
230
prescriptions. |
129
patients, 13% of all patients |
26 | 71 | |
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QVAR
Prevents asthma attacks. + Prevents asthma attacks. Source: National Library of Medicine |
319
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
135
patients, 14% of all patients |
27 | 37 | |
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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 |
310
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
186
prescriptions. |
138
patients, 14% of all patients |
28 | 53 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
86
patients, 9% of all patients |
29 | 54 | |
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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 |
288
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
271
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 7% of all patients |
30 | 18 | |
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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 |
288
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
264
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 5% of all patients |
30 | 40 | |
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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 |
287
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
276
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 6% of all patients |
32 | 7 | |
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FLUOCINONIDE
Treats many skin disorders.... + Treats many skin disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
281
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
261
prescriptions. |
124
patients, 13% of all patients |
33 | 169 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
277
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
159
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 8% of all patients |
34 | 84 | |
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SUCRALFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
272
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
149
prescriptions. |
93
patients, 9% of all patients |
35 | 152 | |
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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 |
269
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
257
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 7% of all patients |
36 | 27 | |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
240
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
235
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 9% of all patients |
37 | 108 | |
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NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
238
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
184
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 10% of all patients |
38 | 147 | |
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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 |
238
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 10% of all patients |
38 | 83 | |
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FLUCONAZOLE
Prevents and treats certain... + Prevents and treats certain fungus infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
222
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
146
patients, 15% of all patients |
40 | 150 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
194
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 7% of all patients |
41 | 61 | |
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MEGESTROL ACETATE
Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
190
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
172
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 42 | 137 |
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CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Treats psoriasis, skin irri... + Treats psoriasis, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and other types of skin problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
167
prescriptions. |
83
patients, 8% of all patients |
43 | 209 | |
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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 |
171
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 17 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
165
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
160
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 15 | |
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COMBIVENT RESPIMAT
Used to help control the sy... + Used to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Source: National Library of Medicine |
151
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 7% of all patients |
46 | 52 | |
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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 |
151
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 4% of all patients |
46 | 202 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
149
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 5% of all patients |
48 | 11 | |
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DIPHENOXYLATE-ATROPINE
Treats diarrhea. + Treats diarrhea. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
102
patients, 10% of all patients |
49 | 207 | |
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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 |
147
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 5% of all patients |
50 | 86 | |
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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 |
142
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 30 | |
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AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 52 | 165 |
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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 |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
53 | 42 | |
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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 |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 29 | |
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CELEBREX
Treats pain, including pain... + Treats pain, including pain caused by arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) in children and adults, ankylosing spondylitis, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
106
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
101
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 4% of all patients |
54 | 274 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
95
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 31 | |
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VALSARTAN
Valsartan is used alone or ... + Valsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
57 | 51 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 3% of all patients |
58 | 13 | |
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MECLIZINE HCL
Meclizine is used to preven... + Meclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 5% of all patients |
59 | 196 | |
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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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
25
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 180 | |
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CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 61 | 116 |
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NAMENDA
Treats dementia (memory los... + Treats dementia (memory loss and mental changes) that is a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 85 | |
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HYDROCORTISONE
Hydrocortisone provides rel... + Hydrocortisone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 238 | |
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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 |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 36 | |
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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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
65 | 110 | |
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DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Diclofenac is used to relie... + Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 186 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 3% of all patients |
66 | 22 | |
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LIDODERM
Treats nerve pain that is c... + Treats nerve pain that is caused by herpes zoster, or "shingles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
68 | 300 | |
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NASONEX
Treats or prevents the symp... + Treats or prevents the symptoms of seasonal (short-term) and perennial (year-round) allergies (hay fever), such as stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
69 | 94 | |
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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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 3% of all patients |
70 | 75 | |
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LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
71 | 96 | |
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THEOPHYLLINE ANHYDROUS
Theophylline is used to pre... + Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
28
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 45 | |
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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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
5
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 73 | 221 |
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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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
<11 | 73 | 9 | |
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CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 73 | 60 | |
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TOBRAMYCIN
Used to treat serious bacte... + Used to treat serious bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 5% of all patients |
76 | 313 | |
|
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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
77 | 56 | |
|
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 77 | 16 |
|
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
79 | 48 | |
|
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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
<11 | 80 | 43 | |
|
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 |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
81 | 266 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
82 | 19 | |
| NAPHAZOLINE HCL |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
82 | 325 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
82 | 92 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
82 | 81 | |
|
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE
Oxybutynin is used to contr... + Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
86 | 195 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
30
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 86 | 78 |
|
LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 86 | 58 | |
|
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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
33
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
89 | 99 | |
|
TUDORZA PRESSAIR
Used as a long term treatme... + Used as a long term treatment to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in patients 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 air sacs in the lungs). Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
29
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
89 | 62 | |
|
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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
39
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 89 | 95 |
|
PATANOL
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
92 | 259 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
93 | 98 | |
|
DEXILANT
Treats erosive esophagitis,... + Treats erosive esophagitis, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 115 | |
|
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM
Treats gastroesophageal ref... + Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a damaged esophagus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
95 | 359 | |
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 May 12, 2010.
- 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.