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SAMUEL GARDNER DO
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 12 out of 547
Rank: 16 out of 547
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in Idaho lower than average
Antipsychotics
This provider prescribed antipsychotics to at least one but fewer than 11 patients who are 65 and older, so Medicare redacted the exact figure. Comparisons are not shown.
Antibiotics
20% of this provider’s 621 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 24%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
16% of this provider’s 498 patients 65 and older filled at least one prescription for a potentially inappropriate drug, compared to an average of 12%.
Opioids
33% of this provider’s 621 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 20%.
Brand Name Drugs
14% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 18%.
Prescription Price
$53 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $62 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
24 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
$595K
2012
$625K
2013
$725K
2014
$798K
2015
Number of Claims
12,871
2012
13,028
2013
14,125
2014
14,991
2015
This Prescriber's Drugs
The table below list this provider’s drugs, the number of prescriptions and how many went to seniors. Drugs are ranked by volume and compared with the rank for all providers in the same specialty and state. The list below includes only those drugs for which this provider wrote 50 or more prescriptions.
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An opioid drug. More » Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
An antibiotic drug. More » Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
An antipsychotic drug. More » Antipsychotics are frequently given to dementia patients, though it increases their risk of death.
A risky drug for seniors. More » The American Geriatrics Society has said this drug is "potentially dangerous" for seniors and might be inappropriate.
This provider is among the top 10 prescribers of this drug in the country.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for more days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be lower.
This provider’s prescriptions for this drug were for fewer days than those of peers. More » Because of this, his or her prescription count may be higher.
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This Drug's Rank
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| Drug Name | Total Prescriptions Filled with Refills |
Prescriptions to 65+ |
Patients Receiving this Drug | Category | For this Prescriber | For this Prescriber's Peers |
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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 |
637
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
532
prescriptions. |
108
patients, 17% of all patients |
1 | 1 | |
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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 |
614
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
511
prescriptions. |
103
patients, 17% of all patients |
2 | 2 | |
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HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
568
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
319
prescriptions. |
104
patients, 17% of all patients |
O | 3 | 4 |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
433
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
333
prescriptions. |
85
patients, 14% of all patients |
4 | 3 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
381
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
298
prescriptions. |
67
patients, 11% of all patients |
5 | 6 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
347
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
279
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 9% of all patients |
6 | 12 | |
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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 |
330
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
269
prescriptions. |
62
patients, 10% of all patients |
7 | 8 | |
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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
279
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
243
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 10% of all patients |
8 | 9 | |
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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 |
256
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
227
prescriptions. |
50
patients, 8% of all patients |
9 | 7 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
250
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
192
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
10 | 10 | |
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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 |
246
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
201
prescriptions. |
55
patients, 9% of all patients |
11 | 13 | |
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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 |
243
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
223
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
12 | 14 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
230
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
147
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 9% of all patients |
13 | 26 | |
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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 |
220
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
141
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 14 | 50 |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
211
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
180
prescriptions. |
45
patients, 7% of all patients |
15 | 5 | |
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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 |
201
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
169
prescriptions. |
38
patients, 6% of all patients |
16 | 17 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
192
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
17 | 18 | |
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FLUOXETINE HCL
Fluoxetine is used to treat... + Fluoxetine 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), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Source: National Library of Medicine |
190
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
18 | 30 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
187
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
146
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 5% of all patients |
19 | 21 | |
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OXYCODONE HCL
Oxycodone is used to reliev... + Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
178
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
29
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 20 | 48 |
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MELOXICAM
Treats symptoms of osteoart... + Treats symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Source: National Library of Medicine |
175
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
144
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 6% of all patients |
21 | 23 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
171
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
112
prescriptions. |
37
patients, 6% of all patients |
22 | 34 | |
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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 |
162
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
143
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 4% of all patients |
23 | 15 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
32
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
24 | 37 | |
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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 |
151
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
131
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
24 | 20 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
150
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
121
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
26 | 31 | |
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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 |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 11 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
144
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
120
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 3% of all patients |
28 | 67 | |
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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 |
138
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 3% of all patients |
29 | 68 | |
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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 |
137
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
30 | 35 | |
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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 |
136
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
25
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 24 | |
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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 |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
75
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
32 | 46 | |
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MORPHINE SULFATE ER
Morphine (extended release)... + Morphine (extended release) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
121
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 33 | 57 |
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METHADONE HCL
Methadone is used to reliev... + Methadone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that has not been relieved by non-narcotic pain relievers. Source: National Library of Medicine |
119
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
O | 34 | 71 |
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BUSPIRONE HCL
Buspirone is used to treat ... + Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
117
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
103
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
35 | 103 | |
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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 |
114
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
89
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 6% of all patients |
36 | 25 | |
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VENLAFAXINE HCL ER
Venlafaxine is used to trea... + Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
110
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 49 | |
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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 |
109
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
104
prescriptions. |
32
patients, 5% of all patients |
O | 38 | 16 |
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ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Zolpidem is used to treat i... + Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Source: National Library of Medicine |
102
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 4% of all patients |
R | 39 | 27 |
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ROPINIROLE HCL
Ropinirole is used alone or... + Ropinirole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Source: National Library of Medicine |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
60
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
40 | 55 | |
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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 |
99
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 7% of all patients |
40 | 32 | |
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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 |
98
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
41
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
42 | 72 | |
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OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
26
patients, 4% of all patients |
O | 43 | 65 |
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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 |
95
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
44 | 19 | |
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LISINOPRIL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
93
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
45 | 28 | |
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DIAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, muscle spas... + Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions. Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
46 | 75 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
70
prescriptions. |
<11 | 47 | 42 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
81
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 3% of all patients |
48 | 33 | |
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CYCLOBENZAPRINE HCL
Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle r... + Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
78
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
26
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 49 | 84 |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
53
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 3% of all patients |
50 | 63 | |
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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 |
77
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
37
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 50 | 54 |
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NEXIUM
Treats heartburn, gastroeso... + Treats heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid. Source: National Library of Medicine |
75
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 74 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
53 | 66 | |
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LANTUS SOLOSTAR
Treats diabetes mellitus. I... + Treats diabetes mellitus. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
54 | 52 | |
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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 |
67
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 3% of all patients |
55 | 36 | |
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ESTRADIOL
Replaces estrogen that decr... + Replaces estrogen that decreases with menopause or removal of the ovaries. Source: National Library of Medicine |
65
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
38
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 56 | 85 |
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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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 81 | |
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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 |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
31
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
57 | 47 | |
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DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 57 | 110 |
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TOPIRAMATE
Helps control and prevent c... + Helps control and prevent certain kinds of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
23
prescriptions. |
<11 | 60 | 108 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 39 | |
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LAMOTRIGINE
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures and mood disorders. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
21
prescriptions. |
<11 | 61 | 93 | |
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DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura... + Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL) is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Source: National Library of Medicine |
60
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
<11 | 61 | 80 | |
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TIZANIDINE HCL
Tizanidine is used to relie... + Tizanidine is used to relieve the spasms and increased muscle tone caused by multiple sclerosis (MS, a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), stroke, or brain or spinal injury. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 2% of all patients |
64 | 89 | |
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AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Amitriptyline is used to tr... + Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
35
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 64 | 60 |
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METOLAZONE
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
50
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 2% of all patients |
66 | 168 | |
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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 |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
36
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 5% of all patients |
66 | 86 | |
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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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
54
prescriptions. |
<11 | 68 | 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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 4% of all patients |
69 | 41 | |
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CIPROFLOXACIN HCL
Ciprofloxacin is used to tr... + Ciprofloxacin is used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
50
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
45
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 70 | 77 |
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 Sept. 26, 2011.
- 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.