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JOSEFINA FONTANILLS
101 SW 27TH AVE
Miami | Florida | 33135
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At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 47 out of 4055
Rank: 210 out of 4055
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Florida lower than average
Antipsychotics
1% of this provider’s 1,555 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Antibiotics
11% of this provider’s 1,639 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 29%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
2% of this provider’s 1,555 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 11%.
Opioids
13% of this provider’s 1,639 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 16%.
Brand Name Drugs
20% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 17%.
Prescription Price
$36 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $59 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
17 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 14.
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
$823K
2012
$841K
2013
$1.03M
2014
$971K
2015
Number of Claims
47,327
2012
47,877
2013
33,251
2014
27,091
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.
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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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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,286
prescriptions, 5% of all prescriptions |
1,227
prescriptions. |
289
patients, 18% of all patients |
1 | 13 | |
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OMEPRAZOLE
Treats heartburn, stomach u... + Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis. Source: National Library of Medicine |
1,145
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
1,107
prescriptions. |
374
patients, 23% of all patients |
2 | 6 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
964
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
946
prescriptions. |
341
patients, 21% of all patients |
3 | 4 | |
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ALPRAZOLAM
Treats anxiety, panic disor... + Treats anxiety, panic disorder, insomnia (trouble sleeping), and anxiety caused by depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
894
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
875
prescriptions. |
202
patients, 12% of all patients |
4 | 10 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
835
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
819
prescriptions. |
247
patients, 15% of all patients |
5 | 1 | |
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TEMAZEPAM
Treats insomnia (trouble sl... + Treats insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
830
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
802
prescriptions. |
148
patients, 9% of all patients |
6 | 28 | |
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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 |
641
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
627
prescriptions. |
202
patients, 12% of all patients |
7 | 2 | |
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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 |
578
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
563
prescriptions. |
179
patients, 11% of all patients |
8 | 63 | |
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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 |
511
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
494
prescriptions. |
153
patients, 9% of all patients |
9 | 8 | |
| VITAMIN D2 |
491
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
459
prescriptions. |
153
patients, 9% of all patients |
10 | 92 | |
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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 |
436
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
421
prescriptions. |
144
patients, 9% of all patients |
11 | 7 | |
|
QVAR
Prevents asthma attacks. + Prevents asthma attacks. Source: National Library of Medicine |
412
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
407
prescriptions. |
129
patients, 8% of all patients |
12 | 287 | |
| FOLIC ACID |
406
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
376
prescriptions. |
154
patients, 9% of all patients |
13 | 119 | |
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RANITIDINE HCL
Ranitidine is used to treat... + Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
390
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
370
prescriptions. |
137
patients, 8% of all patients |
14 | 40 | |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
335
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
314
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 6% of all patients |
15 | 27 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
335
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
321
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 5% of all patients |
15 | 18 | |
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IBUPROFEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by headache, toothache, arthritis, cold or flu, migraine, or menstrual cramps. Source: National Library of Medicine |
334
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
305
prescriptions. |
133
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 50 | |
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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 |
328
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
323
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 5% of all patients |
18 | 41 | |
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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 |
308
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
303
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 3% of all patients |
19 | 25 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
299
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
294
prescriptions. |
102
patients, 6% of all patients |
20 | 11 | |
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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 |
294
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
289
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 3 | |
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OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE ER
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 |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
288
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 4% of all patients |
22 | 135 | |
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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 |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
293
prescriptions. |
91
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 17 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
293
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
281
prescriptions. |
101
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 19 | |
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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
Treats stuffy nose caused b... + Treats stuffy nose caused by hay fever and other allergies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
286
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
256
prescriptions. |
100
patients, 6% of all patients |
25 | 23 | |
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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 |
279
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
274
prescriptions. |
82
patients, 5% of all patients |
26 | 9 | |
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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 |
261
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
261
prescriptions. |
79
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 49 | |
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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 |
256
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
251
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 5% of all patients |
28 | 33 | |
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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 |
254
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
241
prescriptions. |
95
patients, 6% of all patients |
29 | 21 | |
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Used alone or together with... + Used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
248
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
243
prescriptions. |
92
patients, 6% of all patients |
30 | 12 | |
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BACLOFEN
Treats muscle spasms caused... + Treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
236
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
223
prescriptions. |
88
patients, 5% of all patients |
31 | 62 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
229
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
205
prescriptions. |
49
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 80 | |
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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 |
217
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
212
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 6% of all patients |
O | 33 | 16 |
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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 |
211
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
206
prescriptions. |
57
patients, 3% of all patients |
34 | 42 | |
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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 |
198
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
193
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 4% of all patients |
35 | 24 | |
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SERTRALINE HCL
Sertraline is used to treat... + Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
197
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
197
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 4% of all patients |
36 | 26 | |
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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 |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 52 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
188
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 4% of all patients |
37 | 5 | |
| VIAGRA |
187
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
182
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 4% of all patients |
39 | 88 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
186
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
181
prescriptions. |
56
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 35 | |
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FAMOTIDINE*
Treats ulcers, gastroesopha... + Treats ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much stomach acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
178
prescriptions. |
78
patients, 5% of all patients |
41 | 65 | |
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DICYCLOMINE HCL
Dicyclomine is used to trea... + Dicyclomine is used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Source: National Library of Medicine |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
173
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 152 | |
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NAPROXEN
Treats fever and pain, incl... + Treats fever and pain, including pain caused by arthritis, gout, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Source: National Library of Medicine |
177
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
161
prescriptions. |
73
patients, 4% of all patients |
43 | 74 | |
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PROCTOSOL-HC
This is used to help reliev... + This is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
176
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
171
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 4% of all patients |
10 | 44 | 258 |
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KETOCONAZOLE
Treats fungal infections in... + Treats fungal infections in the skin, throat, urinary tract, and lungs. Source: National Library of Medicine |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
164
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 122 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
161
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
156
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 2% of all patients |
46 | 30 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
156
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
142
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 34 | |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE-BETAMETHASONE
This combination medication... + This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Source: National Library of Medicine |
156
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 4% of all patients |
47 | 104 | |
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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 |
154
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
69
patients, 4% of all patients |
49 | 110 | |
| ULTICARE* |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
47
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 239 | |
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NYSTATIN
Treats fungus infections in... + Treats fungus infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines. Source: National Library of Medicine |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
145
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 4% of all patients |
51 | 146 | |
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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 |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
150
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 3% of all patients |
51 | 45 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
149
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
133
prescriptions. |
44
patients, 3% of all patients |
53 | 22 | |
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FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
59
patients, 4% of all patients |
54 | 61 | |
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TRAMADOL HCL-ACETAMINOPHEN
Treats short-term, medium t... + Treats short-term, medium to medium-severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
148
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
134
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 54 | 153 |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
128
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 46 | |
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ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE
Escitalopram is used to tre... + Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
135
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 43 | |
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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 |
131
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
58 | 198 | |
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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 |
126
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 2% of all patients |
59 | 70 | |
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DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Diclofenac is used to relie... + Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Source: National Library of Medicine |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
107
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 91 | |
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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 |
122
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 2% of all patients |
60 | 139 | |
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LOVASTATIN
Lowers high cholesterol and... + Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 37 | |
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TRADJENTA
Used with proper diet and e... + Used with proper diet and exercise to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
62 | 151 | |
| STAXYN |
121
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
42
patients, 3% of all patients |
62 | 220 | |
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CLOTRIMAZOLE
This medicine is an antifun... + This medicine is an antifungal. Source: National Library of Medicine |
113
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
108
prescriptions. |
66
patients, 4% of all patients |
65 | 236 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
107
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 3% of all patients |
O | 66 | 14 |
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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 |
103
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 3% of all patients |
67 | 57 | |
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CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM
Treats anxiety, trouble sle... + Treats anxiety, trouble sleeping, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, and certain types of epilepsy (seizures). Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
102
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
68 | 206 | |
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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 |
100
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
95
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 2% of all patients |
69 | 38 | |
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PREDNISONE
Treats inflammation (swelli... + Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
88
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 1% of all patients |
70 | 48 | |
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MOMETASONE FUROATE
Mometasone is used to relie... + Mometasone is used to relieve the itching and inflammation of numerous skin conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 3% of all patients |
71 | 268 | |
|
LOPERAMIDE
Treats diarrhea and decreas... + Treats diarrhea and decreases the amount of drainage in patients who have ostomies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 2% of all patients |
72 | 243 | |
|
MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 2% of all patients |
73 | 54 | |
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PAROXETINE HCL
Paroxetine tablets, suspens... + Paroxetine tablets, suspension (liquid), and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat depression, panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). Source: National Library of Medicine |
84
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
74 | 67 | |
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NYSTOP
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by fungus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
75 | 257 | |
|
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 |
81
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 2% of all patients |
75 | 85 | |
|
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 |
78
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
78
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
77 | 100 | |
|
DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
78 | 89 | |
|
NITROSTAT
Treats or prevents angina (... + Treats or prevents angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 2% of all patients |
78 | 205 | |
| GOLYTELY |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 4% of all patients |
80 | 352 | |
|
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 |
76
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
76
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 2% of all patients |
80 | 195 | |
|
LANTUS
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
82 | 75 | |
|
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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 1% of all patients |
83 | 162 | |
|
CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
84 | 31 | |
|
ACETAMINOPHEN-CODEINE
This combination of drugs i... + This combination of drugs is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
70
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
65
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 1% of all patients |
O | 85 | 133 |
| SPS |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
86 | 462 | |
|
LACTULOSE
Treats constipation. Also t... + Treats constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 2% of all patients |
87 | 118 | |
|
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 |
66
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
P | 88 | 60 |
|
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 |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
89 | 250 | |
|
MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 2% of all patients |
90 | 126 | |
|
ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 2% of all patients |
90 | 36 | |
| FLUNISOLIDE |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 1% of all patients |
92 | 374 | |
|
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
63
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 1% of all patients |
92 | 134 | |
|
FENOFIBRATE*
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglycerides, together with a proper diet. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 1% of all patients |
94 | 123 | |
|
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 |
59
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
59
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 1% of all patients |
95 | 183 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 1% of all patients |
96 | 87 | |
| TRUEPLUS INSULIN SYRINGE* |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 2% of all patients |
96 | 282 | |
|
IRBESARTAN
Used alone or in combinatio... + Used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
98 | 125 | |
|
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TRIMETHOPRIM
Treating infections caused ... + Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 3% of all patients |
A | 98 | 86 |
|
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 1% of all patients |
98 | 78 | |
|
METFORMIN HCL ER
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 |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
98 | 59 | |
|
CICLOPIROX*
Treats skin infections caus... + Treats skin infections caused by fungus, such as ringworm, athlete's foot, or dandruff. Source: National Library of Medicine |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 2% of all patients |
102 | 177 | |
|
METHENAMINE HIPPURATE
Methenamine, an antibiotic,... + Methenamine, an antibiotic, eliminates bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
103 | 380 | |
|
PROCTOZONE-HC
Hydrocortisone is available... + Hydrocortisone is available with or without a prescription. Source: National Library of Medicine |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 2% of all patients |
104 | 314 | |
|
GLIPIZIDE ER
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. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
104 | 108 | |
|
CIALIS
Treats men who have erecti... + Treats men who have erectile dysfunction (also called sexual impotence). Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
106 | 149 | |
|
ATENOLOL-CHLORTHALIDONE
For the treatment of hypert... + For the treatment of hypertension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 1% of all patients |
107 | 190 | |
|
SILVER SULFADIAZINE
Treats skin infections in p... + Treats skin infections in patients with severe burns. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 1% of all patients |
108 | 166 | |
|
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 |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
108 | 83 | |
|
BUSPIRONE HCL
Buspirone is used to treat ... + Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
110 | 107 | |
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.