Prescriber Checkup

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

$1.51M

2012

$1.6M

2013

$1.74M

2014

$2.65M

2015

Number of Claims

12,703

2012

11,970

2013

12,227

2014

12,104

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.

					This Drug's Rank
Drug Name	Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills	Prescriptions to 65+	Patients Receiving this Drug	Category	For this Prescriber	For this Prescriber's Peers
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	730 prescriptions, 6% of all prescriptions	532 prescriptions.	242 patients, 31% of all patients		1	4
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	599 prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions	458 prescriptions.	132 patients, 17% of all patients		2	3
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	520 prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions	386 prescriptions.	151 patients, 19% of all patients		3	5
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	475 prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions	412 prescriptions.	138 patients, 17% of all patients		4	2
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	400 prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions	323 prescriptions.	108 patients, 14% of all patients		5	1
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	300 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	262 prescriptions.	65 patients, 8% of all patients		6	11
FUROSEMIDE Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine	273 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	215 prescriptions.	57 patients, 7% of all patients		7	12
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	242 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	176 prescriptions.	98 patients, 12% of all patients		8	9
PREDNISONE Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	241 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	181 prescriptions.	72 patients, 9% of all patients		9	6
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	234 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	229 prescriptions.	44 patients, 6% of all patients		10	13
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	213 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	188 prescriptions.	47 patients, 6% of all patients		11	25
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine	191 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	135 prescriptions.	63 patients, 8% of all patients		12	7
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	183 prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions	157 prescriptions.	32 patients, 4% of all patients		13	15
SIMVASTATIN Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine	170 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	136 prescriptions.	28 patients, 4% of all patients		14	17
AZITHROMYCIN Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine	152 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	111 prescriptions.	107 patients, 14% of all patients	A	15	8
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	130 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	75 prescriptions.	35 patients, 4% of all patients	P	16	78
TEMAZEPAM Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine	124 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	107 prescriptions.	39 patients, 5% of all patients		17	38
TRAMADOL HCL Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	123 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	118 prescriptions.	32 patients, 4% of all patients	O	18	44
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	116 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	80 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		19	27
LISINOPRIL Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine	115 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	82 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		20	18
ALPRAZOLAM Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	112 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	69 prescriptions.	34 patients, 4% of all patients		21	20
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine	108 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	95 prescriptions.	20 patients, 3% of all patients		22	31
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	102 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	67 prescriptions.	20 patients, 3% of all patients		23	101
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	101 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	68 prescriptions.	18 patients, 2% of all patients		24	43
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	99 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	94 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		25	33
VOLTAREN Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	97 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	64 prescriptions.	36 patients, 5% of all patients		26	108
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, 1% of all prescriptions	89 prescriptions.	41 patients, 5% of all patients		27	161
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine	93 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	93 prescriptions.	20 patients, 3% of all patients		28	22
GABAPENTIN Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine	92 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	87 prescriptions.	21 patients, 3% of all patients		29	34
LACTULOSE Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine	91 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	91 prescriptions.	26 patients, 3% of all patients		30	164
MELOXICAM Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine	88 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	83 prescriptions.	16 patients, 2% of all patients		31	75
TRAZODONE HCL Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine	86 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	67 prescriptions.	22 patients, 3% of all patients		32	65
SILVER SULFADIAZINE Treats skin infections in p... + Treats skin infections in patients with severe burns. Source: National Library of Medicine	85 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	71 prescriptions.	36 patients, 5% of all patients		33	167
NYSTATIN-TRIAMCINOLONE The combination of nystatin... + The combination of nystatin and triamcinolone is used to treat fungal skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine	84 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	79 prescriptions.	31 patients, 4% of all patients		34	169
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	83 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	61 prescriptions.	28 patients, 4% of all patients	R	35	24
CLOPIDOGREL Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	81 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	81 prescriptions.	19 patients, 2% of all patients		36	45
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	79 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	61 prescriptions.	28 patients, 4% of all patients		37	96
QVAR Prevents asthma attacks. + Prevents asthma attacks. Source: National Library of Medicine	78 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	56 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		38	28
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	78 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	66 prescriptions.	20 patients, 3% of all patients		38	113
OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine	77 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	33 prescriptions.	14 patients, 2% of all patients	O	40	61
ZAFIRLUKAST	65 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	60 prescriptions.	22 patients, 3% of all patients		41	114
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	65 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	60 prescriptions.	20 patients, 3% of all patients		41	36
METHYLPREDNISOLONE Treats asthma, allergic rea... + Treats asthma, allergic reactions, inflammation, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine	65 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	60 prescriptions.	49 patients, 6% of all patients		41	19
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	63 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	39 prescriptions.	19 patients, 2% of all patients		44	14
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	61 prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions	49 prescriptions.	<11		45	21
LORAZEPAM Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine	58 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	53 prescriptions.	19 patients, 2% of all patients		46	64
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	57 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	52 prescriptions.	39 patients, 5% of all patients	A	47	16
METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL Metoclopramide is used to r... + Metoclopramide is used to relieve heartburn and speed the healing of ulcers and sores in the esophagus (tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) in people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus) that did not get better with other treatments. Source: National Library of Medicine	55 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	55 prescriptions.	<11		48	119
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	54 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	49 prescriptions.	13 patients, 2% of all patients		49	155
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.	22 patients, 3% of all patients		50	208
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	53 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	40 prescriptions.	13 patients, 2% of all patients		50	67
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	52 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	40 prescriptions.	11 patients, 1% of all patients		52	76
BREO ELLIPTA Treats asthma in patients n... + Treats asthma in patients not adequately controlled a long-term asthma medicine and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Source: National Library of Medicine	50 prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions	45 prescriptions.	25 patients, 3% of all patients		53	10

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 Feb. 23, 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.

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CARLOS SANTOS M.D.

North miami beach | Florida | 33162

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