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TOM YEH M.D.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 6 out of 1430
Rank: 20 out of 1430
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in California lower than average
Antipsychotics
3% of this provider’s 653 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 0%.
Antibiotics
29% of this provider’s 668 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 6%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
15% of this provider’s 653 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 8%.
Opioids
9% of this provider’s 668 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 3%.
Brand Name Drugs
28% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 24%.
Prescription Price
$58 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $77 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
38 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
$1.52M
2012
$1.42M
2013
$1.5M
2014
$1.49M
2015
Number of Claims
28,209
2012
27,826
2013
26,124
2014
25,714
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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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE
Amlodipine is used alone or... + Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,780
prescriptions, 7% of all prescriptions |
1,745
prescriptions. |
222
patients, 33% of all patients |
1 | 3 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,275
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,261
prescriptions. |
150
patients, 22% of all patients |
2 | 11 | |
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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 |
1,107
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,096
prescriptions. |
146
patients, 22% of all patients |
3 | 8 | |
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ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE ER
Isosorbide mononitrate is u... + Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease (heart disease). Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,048
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,024
prescriptions. |
119
patients, 18% of all patients |
4 | 14 | |
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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 |
811
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
800
prescriptions. |
103
patients, 15% of all patients |
5 | 4 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
743
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
743
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 14% of all patients |
6 | 1 | |
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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 |
610
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
592
prescriptions. |
80
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 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 |
510
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
510
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 8% of all patients |
8 | 24 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
469
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
457
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 10% of all patients |
9 | 13 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
462
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
450
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 7 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
442
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
437
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 11% of all patients |
11 | 40 | |
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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 |
430
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
425
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 9% of all patients |
12 | 61 | |
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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 |
418
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
403
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 8% of all patients |
13 | 39 | |
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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 |
395
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
379
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 9% of all patients |
14 | 89 | |
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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 |
379
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
379
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 11% of all patients |
15 | 26 | |
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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 |
376
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
363
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 7% of all patients |
16 | 20 | |
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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 |
349
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
344
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 7% of all patients |
17 | 46 | |
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LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
326
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
326
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 36 | |
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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 |
298
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
293
prescriptions. |
71
patients, 11% of all patients |
19 | 91 | |
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VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
293
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 38 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
278
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
273
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 10% of all patients |
21 | 187 | |
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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 |
263
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
263
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 67 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
257
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
257
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 8% of all patients |
23 | 79 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
245
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
245
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 8% of all patients |
24 | 5 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
239
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
239
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 8% of all patients |
25 | 15 | |
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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 |
237
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
232
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 7% of all patients |
26 | 42 | |
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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 |
226
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
221
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
27 | 95 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
224
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
224
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
28 | 70 | |
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GLIPIZIDE
Used with diet and exercise... + Used with diet and exercise to help control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
223
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
223
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
29 | 72 | |
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RALOXIFENE HCL
Raloxifene is used to preve... + Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause (change of life; end of menstrual periods). Source: National Library of Medicine |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
217
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
30 | 194 | |
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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 |
202
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
202
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 31 | 52 |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
201
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
201
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
32 | 43 | |
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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 |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
33 | 49 | |
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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 |
190
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 16 | |
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PIOGLITAZONE HCL
Pioglitazone is used to tre... + Pioglitazone is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
182
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
35 | 99 | |
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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 |
176
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
176
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
36 | 132 | |
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DIOVAN
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
168
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 6% of all patients |
37 | 94 | |
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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 |
167
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
38 | 93 | |
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WARFARIN SODIUM
Warfarin is used to prevent... + Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
165
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
165
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 10 | |
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NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
161
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
149
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 10% of all patients |
40 | 28 | |
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TRIAMTERENE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Source: National Library of Medicine |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
41 | 47 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
146
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 2 | |
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SOTALOL
Treats an irregular heartbe... + Treats an irregular heartbeat. Source: National Library of Medicine |
141
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
43 | 35 | |
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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 |
137
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
44 | 9 | |
| NAPHAZOLINE HCL |
133
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
45 | 191 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
130
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 50 | |
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CREON
Helps patients who have cys... + Helps patients who have cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or digestive disorders digest food. Source: National Library of Medicine |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
127
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 138 | |
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PATADAY
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
125
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
48 | 178 | |
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CHLORTHALIDONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 73 | |
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PATANOL
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
114
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 195 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
117
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
96
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 77 | |
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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 |
112
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
112
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
52 | 68 | |
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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 |
112
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
R | 52 | 53 |
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LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Levocetirizine is an antihi... + Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and hives of the skin. Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 201 | |
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DILTIAZEM 24HR CD
Diltiazem is used to treat ... + Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 63 | |
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PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Pravastatin is used with di... + Pravastatin is used with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 21 | |
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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 |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
57 | 185 | |
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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 |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
57 | 241 | |
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OMEGA-3 ACID ETHYL ESTERS
Omega-3 fatty acids are use... + Omega-3 fatty acids are used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood in people with very high triglycerides. Source: National Library of Medicine |
94
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
94
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 56 | |
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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 |
91
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 6 | |
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BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
<11 | 61 | 41 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
61 | 82 | |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 33 | |
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RANEXA
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
63 | 31 | |
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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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
65 | 34 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
79
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 102 | |
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NOVOLIN R
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 277 | |
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DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 68 | 25 |
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PRADAXA
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung) in patients who have been treated with an injectable anticoagulant (''blood thinner''). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
68 | 32 | |
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COLCRYS
Used to prevent gout attack... + Used to prevent gout attacks (sudden, severe pain in one or more joints caused by abnormally high levels of a substance called uric acid in the blood) in adults, and to relieve the pain of gout attacks when they occur. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 206 | |
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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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 160 | |
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CILOSTAZOL
Treats a circulation proble... + Treats a circulation problem in which too little blood flows into your leg muscles (intermittent claudication). Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
<11 | 70 | 98 | |
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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 |
69
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
73 | 188 | |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 10% of all patients |
A | 73 | 117 |
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BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
73 | 30 | |
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AMOXICILLIN
Treats infections. Also use... + Treats infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 8% of all patients |
A | 76 | 141 |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 76 | 142 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
73
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
76 | 112 | |
|
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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
79 | 86 | |
|
DIGOX
Digox (digoxin) is used to ... + Digox (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 79 | 44 |
|
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 97 | |
|
CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA
The combination of levodopa... + The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
<11 | 82 | 203 | |
|
AZELASTINE HCL
Used to treat hay fever and... + Used to treat hay fever and allergy symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 83 | 287 | |
|
GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
<11 | 83 | 69 | |
|
LYRICA
Treats nerve and muscle pai... + Treats nerve and muscle pain caused by diabetes, shingles, fibromyalgia, or a spinal cord injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
85 | 121 | |
|
NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
<11 | 85 | 120 | |
|
ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
87 | 59 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 87 | 171 | |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
89 | 64 | |
|
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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 375 | |
|
MINOXIDIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure that has not been controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 244 | |
|
LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 176 | |
|
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 93 | 78 |
|
NIFEDIPINE ER
Used for the treatment of v... + Used for the treatment of vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina and hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
94 | 54 | |
|
GLIPIZIDE XL
Glipizide is used along wit... + Glipizide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 380 | |
|
CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 94 | 113 | |
|
RESTASIS
Treats chronic dry eye dise... + Treats chronic dry eye disease by increasing the amount of tears in your eyes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
<11 | 97 | 306 | |
|
XARELTO
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung). Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
<11 | 97 | 12 | |
|
ENALAPRIL MALEATE
Enalapril is used alone or ... + Enalapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
<11 | 97 | 66 | |
|
LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
<11 | 100 | 260 | |
|
DIPHENOXYLATE-ATROPINE
Treats diarrhea. + Treats diarrhea. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 5% of all patients |
101 | 225 | |
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 July 8, 2007.
- 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.