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KESHENG WU MD
9209 COLIMA RD STE 4500
Whittier | California | 90605
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 74 out of 6974
Rank: 133 out of 6974
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 704 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Antibiotics
52% of this provider’s 798 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 24%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
22% of this provider’s 704 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 10%.
Opioids
27% of this provider’s 798 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
27% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 21%.
Prescription Price
$74 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $86 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
35 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 15.
How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all patients.
This Provider's History
A comparison of this provider’s prescribing in Part D since 2012. All years may not be shown if there is insufficient data.
Cost of Claims
$1.8M
2012
$1.76M
2013
$2.01M
2014
$2.07M
2015
Number of Claims
28,857
2012
28,623
2013
28,751
2014
27,752
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.
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 |
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 |
1,121
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,014
prescriptions. |
209
patients, 26% of all patients |
1 | 2 | |
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
755
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
697
prescriptions. |
119
patients, 15% of all patients |
2 | 1 | |
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
729
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
712
prescriptions. |
134
patients, 17% of all patients |
3 | 23 | |
FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
724
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
697
prescriptions. |
147
patients, 18% of all patients |
4 | 11 | |
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 |
613
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
588
prescriptions. |
111
patients, 14% of all patients |
5 | 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 |
604
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
565
prescriptions. |
98
patients, 12% of all patients |
6 | 3 | |
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 |
600
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
548
prescriptions. |
114
patients, 14% of all patients |
7 | 6 | |
SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
574
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
549
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 13% of all patients |
8 | 4 | |
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
558
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
426
prescriptions. |
135
patients, 17% of all patients |
O | 9 | 9 |
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 |
528
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
452
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 11% of all patients |
10 | 8 | |
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 |
494
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
459
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 11% of all patients |
11 | 18 | |
LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
471
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
385
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 13% of all patients |
12 | 26 | |
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 |
437
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
432
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 8% of all patients |
13 | 82 | |
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 |
412
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
397
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 10% of all patients |
14 | 16 | |
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 |
379
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
352
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 6% of all patients |
15 | 20 | |
TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
357
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
297
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 11% of all patients |
16 | 56 | |
CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
326
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
287
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 7% of all patients |
17 | 24 | |
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 |
315
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
265
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 7% of all patients |
18 | 13 | |
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 |
311
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
290
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 8% of all patients |
19 | 35 | |
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
310
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
279
prescriptions. |
199
patients, 25% of all patients |
A | 20 | 42 |
JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
308
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
284
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 40 | |
CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
304
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
261
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 21 | |
CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
283
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
247
prescriptions. |
40
patients, 5% of all patients |
23 | 37 | |
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 |
270
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
252
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 6% of all patients |
24 | 49 | |
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 |
257
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
234
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 11% of all patients |
25 | 51 | |
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 |
254
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
195
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 6% of all patients |
26 | 19 | |
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
228
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
216
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 32 | |
LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
223
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
218
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 4% of all patients |
28 | 81 | |
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 |
221
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
221
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
29 | 33 | |
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 |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
190
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
30 | 92 | |
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 |
202
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
60
patients, 8% of all patients |
R | 31 | 34 |
ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
199
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
122
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 5% of all patients |
32 | 29 | |
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 |
198
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
179
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 5% of all patients |
33 | 47 | |
LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
196
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
151
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 6% of all patients |
34 | 5 | |
MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 5% of all patients |
35 | 39 | |
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 |
187
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
174
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
36 | 22 | |
FENTANYL
Treats severe, ongoing pain... + Treats severe, ongoing pain (during and after surgery, cancer pain) that cannot be controlled with other medicines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
180
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 37 | 162 |
NOVOLOG FLEXPEN
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
179
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
161
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 5% of all patients |
38 | 170 | |
ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
173
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 10 | |
HYDROMORPHONE HCL*
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 40 | 225 |
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 |
173
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 4% of all patients |
41 | 83 | |
GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
170
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 4% of all patients |
42 | 14 | |
TRAMADOL HCL
Tramadol is used to relieve... + Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
167
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 43 | 30 |
BYSTOLIC
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
162
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
157
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
44 | 107 | |
VOLTAREN
Treats pain caused by arthr... + Treats pain caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
161
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 6% of all patients |
45 | 67 | |
LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
152
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 7% of all patients |
46 | 117 | |
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
123
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 12% of all patients |
A | 47 | 71 |
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 |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
148
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
48 | 73 | |
VALSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure. + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
49 | 77 | |
MEGESTROL ACETATE
Megestrol tablets treat bre... + Megestrol tablets treat breast and uterine cancer. Source: National Library of Medicine |
137
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 5% of all patients |
R | 50 | 172 |
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 111 | |
HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
126
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 4% of all patients |
52 | 59 | |
LANSOPRAZOLE
Treats stomach ulcers, gast... + Treats stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
129
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
124
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
53 | 169 | |
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 |
127
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
115
prescriptions. |
103
patients, 13% of all patients |
A | 54 | 79 |
ZETIA
Lowers cholesterol in your ... + Lowers cholesterol in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
55 | 87 | |
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 |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 12 | |
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 |
117
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
57 | 15 | |
SERTRALINE HCL
Sertraline is used to treat... + Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
114
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
99
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 41 | |
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 |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 3% of all patients |
59 | 44 | |
EPIPEN 2-PAK
Used for emergency treatmen... + Used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis) to insect bites or stings, medicines, foods, or other substances. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 59 | 484 |
PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
112
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
61 | 53 | |
CEFTRIAXONE*
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
111
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
77
patients, 10% of all patients |
A | 62 | 405 |
INVOKANA
Used along with diet and ex... + Used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (condition in which blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally). Source: National Library of Medicine |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
63 | 146 | |
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 |
108
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
63 | 58 | |
LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
This drug is used to treat ... + This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
105
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
105
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 50 | |
TERAZOSIN HCL
Terazosin is used in men to... + Terazosin 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 |
104
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 54 | |
BD ULTRA-FINE PEN NEEDLE
Needle/syringe + Needle/syringe. Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 4% of all patients |
67 | 121 | |
BENAZEPRIL HCL
Benazepril is used alone or... + Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
68 | 31 | |
PROLIA |
96
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
91
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 8% of all patients |
69 | 264 | |
VESICARE
Solifenacin is used to trea... + Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Source: National Library of Medicine |
92
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
70 | 133 | |
CEPHALEXIN
Treats bacterial infections... + Treats bacterial infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 9% of all patients |
A | 71 | 106 |
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 |
91
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 128 | |
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 7% of all patients |
R | 73 | 481 |
NOVOLOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
74 | 143 | |
ALBUTEROL SULFATE
Albuterol is used to preven... + Albuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways). Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
74 | 147 | |
GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
76 | 46 | |
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 |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 5% of all patients |
77 | 43 | |
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 |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 66 | |
DIGOX
Digox (digoxin) is used to ... + Digox (digoxin) is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 79 | 181 |
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. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
79 | 90 | |
DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 113 | |
ENOXAPARIN SODIUM
Used to prevent deep venous... + Used to prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
81 | 238 | |
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 |
82
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 4% of all patients |
81 | 142 | |
GEMFIBROZIL
Lowers high triglyceride an... + Lowers high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
84 | 119 | |
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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
<11 | 84 | 57 | |
SUCRALFATE
Treats ulcers and other sto... + Treats ulcers and other stomach problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
80
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
86 | 218 | |
MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
79
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 87 | 108 |
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 3% of all patients |
88 | 17 | |
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Ipratropium oral inhalation... + Ipratropium oral inhalation is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs). Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
89 | 208 | |
HUMALOG
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
89 | 187 | |
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 |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
<11 | 89 | 95 | |
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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 3% of all patients |
92 | 65 | |
DIOVAN
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
92 | 176 | |
NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 6% of all patients |
94 | 175 | |
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 |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 3% of all patients |
95 | 110 | |
BENICAR
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
95 | 84 | |
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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
97 | 123 | |
CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
98 | 72 | |
LEVEMIR FLEXTOUCH
Used to treat type 1 diabet... + Used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
99 | 155 | |
SANTYL
Used to clean skin ulcers a... + Used to clean skin ulcers and severe burns. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
99 | 283 | |
LEVEMIR
Helps control blood sugar l... + Helps control blood sugar levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
101 | 209 | |
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 |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
<11 | 102 | 62 | |
BENICAR HCT
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
<11 | 102 | 139 | |
KLOR-CON 10
Potassium is essential for ... + Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves, and digestive system. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
104 | 451 | |
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
104 | 69 | |
PROCHLORPERAZINE MALEATE
Prochlorperazine suppositor... + Prochlorperazine suppositories and tablets are used to control severe nausea and vomiting. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
106 | 365 | |
ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 107 | 78 |
TIMOLOL MALEATE
Ophthalmic timolol is used ... + Ophthalmic timolol is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
<11 | 108 | 375 | |
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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
62
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
109 | 55 | |
LIDOCAINE HCL*
Lidocaine viscous, a local ... + Lidocaine viscous, a local anesthetic, is used to treat the pain of a sore or irritated mouth and throat often associated with cancer chemotherapy and certain medical procedures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
61
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 5% of all patients |
110 | 431 | |
LIDOCAINE
Causes numbness or loss of ... + Causes numbness or loss of feeling in an area of your body. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
111 | 102 | |
SODIUM CHLORIDE* |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 3% of all patients |
111 | 332 | |
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
43
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
113 | 86 | |
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
114 | 28 | |
LOVAZA |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 3% of all patients |
115 | 211 | |
MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 116 | 63 | |
AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 116 | 126 | |
GLYBURIDE
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 118 | 317 |
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
Treats gingivitis (swelling... + Treats gingivitis (swelling of the gums) and other problems of the mouth and gums. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 2% of all patients |
119 | 245 | |
HUMULIN N
Treats diabetes mellitus. + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
<11 | 119 | 98 | |
PATADAY
Treats itching or watering ... + Treats itching or watering of eyes caused by allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
119 | 159 | |
LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 122 | 25 | |
CREON
Helps patients who have cys... + Helps patients who have cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or digestive disorders digest food. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
123 | 88 | |
DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
<11 | R | 123 | 168 |
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 Dec. 8, 2009.
- 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.