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GARY RAAB D.O.
At A Glance: This Prescriber in 2015
Self-Reported Primary Specialty
Rank: 15 out of 1226
Rank: 30 out of 1226
How Does This Prescriber Compare to Peers?
In the same specialty and state. Caveats »
this specialty
in New Jersey lower than average
Antipsychotics
3% of this provider’s 1,089 patients who are 65 and older filled at least one prescription for an antipsychotic drug, compared to an average of 2%.
Antibiotics
28% of this provider’s 1,145 patients filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic drug, compared to an average of 29%.
Risky Drugs for Seniors
10% of this provider’s 1,089 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 1,145 patients filled at least one prescription for an opioid, compared to an average of 11%.
Brand Name Drugs
23% of this provider’s prescriptions were for brand-name drugs, compared to an average of 22%.
Prescription Price
$64 was the average price of a prescription from this provider, compared to $79 among peers.
Prescriptions per Patient
17 is the average number of prescriptions (including refills) per patient, compared to an average of 13.
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
$1.17M
2012
$1.25M
2013
$1.34M
2014
$1.25M
2015
Number of Claims
17,330
2012
19,026
2013
20,005
2014
19,624
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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FUROSEMIDE
Treats fluid retention (ede... + Treats fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Source: National Library of Medicine |
834
prescriptions, 4% of all prescriptions |
829
prescriptions. |
142
patients, 12% of all patients |
1 | 8 | |
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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 |
685
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
643
prescriptions. |
141
patients, 12% of all patients |
2 | 3 | |
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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Source: National Library of Medicine |
565
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
546
prescriptions. |
163
patients, 14% of all patients |
3 | 1 | |
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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 |
564
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
529
prescriptions. |
63
patients, 6% of all patients |
4 | 17 | |
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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 |
500
prescriptions, 3% of all prescriptions |
495
prescriptions. |
121
patients, 11% of all patients |
5 | 2 | |
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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 |
464
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
453
prescriptions. |
112
patients, 10% of all patients |
6 | 12 | |
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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 |
450
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
415
prescriptions. |
112
patients, 10% of all patients |
7 | 7 | |
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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 |
436
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
396
prescriptions. |
96
patients, 8% of all patients |
8 | 13 | |
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PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Pravastatin is used with di... + Pravastatin is used with diet, weight-loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
382
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
377
prescriptions. |
105
patients, 9% of all patients |
9 | 14 | |
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GABAPENTIN
Treats certain types of sei... + Treats certain types of seizures. Source: National Library of Medicine |
362
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
341
prescriptions. |
65
patients, 6% of all patients |
10 | 15 | |
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Potassium is needed to main... + Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Source: National Library of Medicine |
327
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
309
prescriptions. |
54
patients, 5% of all patients |
11 | 23 | |
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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 |
318
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
313
prescriptions. |
74
patients, 6% of all patients |
12 | 9 | |
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SIMVASTATIN
Treats high cholesterol and... + Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
318
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
305
prescriptions. |
89
patients, 8% of all patients |
12 | 4 | |
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ATENOLOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Source: National Library of Medicine |
298
prescriptions, 2% of all prescriptions |
285
prescriptions. |
81
patients, 7% of all patients |
14 | 25 | |
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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 |
291
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
286
prescriptions. |
61
patients, 5% of all patients |
15 | 28 | |
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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 |
282
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
277
prescriptions. |
84
patients, 7% of all patients |
16 | 6 | |
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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 |
273
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
254
prescriptions. |
87
patients, 8% of all patients |
17 | 11 | |
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LISINOPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
253
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
248
prescriptions. |
68
patients, 6% of all patients |
18 | 5 | |
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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 |
242
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
237
prescriptions. |
126
patients, 11% of all patients |
19 | 21 | |
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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 |
210
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
199
prescriptions. |
90
patients, 8% of all patients |
O | 20 | 27 |
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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 |
203
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
203
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
21 | 34 | |
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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 |
195
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
190
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 5% of all patients |
22 | 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 |
187
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
187
prescriptions. |
43
patients, 4% of all patients |
23 | 22 | |
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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 |
183
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
183
prescriptions. |
75
patients, 7% of all patients |
24 | 51 | |
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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 |
177
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
172
prescriptions. |
41
patients, 4% of all patients |
25 | 47 | |
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LORAZEPAM
Treats anxiety, anxiety wit... + Treats anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Source: National Library of Medicine |
176
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
155
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 3% of all patients |
26 | 33 | |
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GLIMEPIRIDE
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
167
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
162
prescriptions. |
53
patients, 5% of all patients |
27 | 32 | |
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CRESTOR
Lowers high levels of chole... + Lowers high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) in your blood. Source: National Library of Medicine |
165
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
160
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 4% of all patients |
28 | 18 | |
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ALLOPURINOL
Treats gout and some kinds ... + Treats gout and some kinds of kidney stones. Source: National Library of Medicine |
159
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
154
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 3% of all patients |
29 | 45 | |
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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 |
145
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
58
patients, 5% of all patients |
30 | 16 | |
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Treats asthma, allergic rea... + Treats asthma, allergic reactions, inflammation, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
120
patients, 10% of all patients |
31 | 73 | |
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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 |
142
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
137
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 4% of all patients |
31 | 10 | |
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CLOPIDOGREL
Helps prevent stroke, heart... + Helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems. Source: National Library of Medicine |
140
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
140
prescriptions. |
31
patients, 3% of all patients |
33 | 19 | |
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RISPERIDONE
Treats schizophrenia and ce... + Treats schizophrenia and certain problems caused by bipolar disorder. Source: National Library of Medicine |
132
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
132
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
P | 34 | 64 |
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XARELTO
Used to treat deep vein thr... + Used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot, usually in the leg) and pulmonary embolism (PE; a blood clot in the lung). Source: National Library of Medicine |
131
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
117
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
35 | 103 | |
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DIGOXIN
Treats certain heart rhythm... + Treats certain heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation). Source: National Library of Medicine |
130
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
125
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
R | 36 | 173 |
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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 |
123
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
118
prescriptions. |
30
patients, 3% of all patients |
37 | 41 | |
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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 |
123
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
24
patients, 2% of all patients |
37 | 111 | |
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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 |
118
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
35
patients, 3% of all patients |
39 | 35 | |
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GALANTAMINE HBR
Galantamine is used to trea... + Galantamine is used to treat the symptoms of 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 |
118
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
118
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
39 | 339 | |
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CLONAZEPAM
Treats seizures, panic diso... + Treats seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety. Source: National Library of Medicine |
118
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
113
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
39 | 53 | |
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LEVETIRACETAM
Used to help control certai... + Used to help control certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy. Source: National Library of Medicine |
109
prescriptions, 1% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
42 | 75 | |
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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 |
98
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
93
prescriptions. |
80
patients, 7% of all patients |
A | 43 | 70 |
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NAMENDA XR
Used to treat the symptoms ... + Used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
97
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
44 | 77 | |
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RAMIPRIL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. Source: National Library of Medicine |
97
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
92
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 2% of all patients |
44 | 52 | |
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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 |
93
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
61
prescriptions. |
15
patients, 1% of all patients |
46 | 80 | |
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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 |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
47 | 129 | |
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Treats occasional constipat... + Treats occasional constipation. Source: National Library of Medicine |
90
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
90
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
47 | 92 | |
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CITALOPRAM HBR
Citalopram is used to treat... + Citalopram is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
49 | 57 | |
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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 |
89
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
84
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
49 | 54 | |
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IPRATROPIUM-ALBUTEROL
The combination of albutero... + The combination of albuterol and ipratropium is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing 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 |
88
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
27
patients, 2% of all patients |
51 | 121 | |
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BISOPROLOL-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Treats high blood pressure.... + Treats high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
87
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 2% of all patients |
52 | 182 | |
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LEVOFLOXACIN
Levofloxacin is used to tre... + Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Source: National Library of Medicine |
87
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
82
prescriptions. |
64
patients, 6% of all patients |
A | 52 | 61 |
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HYDRALAZINE HCL
Hydralazine is used to trea... + Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
81
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 85 | |
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MIRTAZAPINE
Treats depression. + Treats depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
86
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
86
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
54 | 55 | |
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TRAZODONE HCL
Trazodone is used to treat ... + Trazodone is used to treat depression. Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 3% of all patients |
56 | 50 | |
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LATANOPROST
Latanoprost ophthalmic is u... + Latanoprost ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma (a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision) and ocular hypertension (a condition which causes increased pressure in the eye). Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
85
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
56 | 124 | |
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CARVEDILOL
Treats high blood pressure ... + Treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Source: National Library of Medicine |
85
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
80
prescriptions. |
22
patients, 2% of all patients |
56 | 20 | |
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JANUVIA
Treats type 2 diabetes. Use... + Treats type 2 diabetes. Source: National Library of Medicine |
83
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
83
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
59 | 40 | |
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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, 0% of all prescriptions |
77
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
P | 60 | 60 |
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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 |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
74
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 42 | |
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BISOPROLOL FUMARATE
Bisoprolol is used alone or... + Bisoprolol 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 |
69
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 231 | |
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CELECOXIB
Treats mild to moderate pai... + Treats mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
39
patients, 3% of all patients |
61 | 89 | |
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AMIODARONE HCL
Amiodarone is used to treat... + Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent certain types of serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (a certain type of abnormal heart rhythm when other medications did not help or could not be tolerated. Source: National Library of Medicine |
74
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
21
patients, 2% of all patients |
61 | 161 | |
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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 |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
28
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 374 | |
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VALSARTAN
Valsartan is used alone or ... + Valsartan is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
23
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 56 | |
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SYNTHROID
Treats hypothyroidism. + Treats hypothyroidism. Source: National Library of Medicine |
73
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
68
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
65 | 38 | |
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MUPIROCIN*
Treats skin infections and ... + Treats skin infections and bacterial infections in your nose. Source: National Library of Medicine |
72
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
67
prescriptions. |
52
patients, 5% of all patients |
68 | 125 | |
|
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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
66
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 3% of all patients |
R | 69 | 26 |
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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 |
71
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
71
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
69 | 207 | |
|
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 |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
69
prescriptions. |
19
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 131 | |
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TRIAMTERENE-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZID
Used to treat high blood pr... + Used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of potassium in their bodies or for whom low potassium levels in the body could be dangerous. Source: National Library of Medicine |
69
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
18
patients, 2% of all patients |
71 | 74 | |
|
MECLIZINE HCL
Meclizine is used to preven... + Meclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Source: National Library of Medicine |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
36
patients, 3% of all patients |
73 | 88 | |
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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 |
68
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
63
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
73 | 165 | |
|
ELIQUIS
Used to help prevent stroke... + Used to help prevent strokes or blood clots in people who have atrial fibrillation (a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, increasing the chance of clots forming in the body and possibly causing strokes) that is not caused by heart valve disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
64
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
64
prescriptions. |
20
patients, 2% of all patients |
75 | 201 | |
|
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 |
62
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
12
patients, 1% of all patients |
76 | 97 | |
|
EXELON
Rivastigmine is used to tre... + Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia (memory loss) associated with Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. Source: National Library of Medicine |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
<11 | 77 | 170 | |
|
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 |
58
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
58
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
77 | 81 | |
|
CEFUROXIME
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
48
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 79 | 112 |
|
AVODART
Treats problems with urinat... + Treats problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Source: National Library of Medicine |
57
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
57
prescriptions. |
<11 | 79 | 255 | |
|
MYRBETRIQ
Used to treat overactive bl... + 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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
56
prescriptions. |
11
patients, 1% of all patients |
81 | 324 | |
|
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 |
56
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
51
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
81 | 158 | |
|
PERMETHRIN
Treats head lice and scabies. + Treats head lice and scabies. Source: National Library of Medicine |
55
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
55
prescriptions. |
51
patients, 4% of all patients |
83 | 314 | |
|
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 |
54
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
49
prescriptions. |
14
patients, 1% of all patients |
84 | 29 | |
|
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 |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
48
prescriptions. |
13
patients, 1% of all patients |
85 | 84 | |
|
MIDODRINE HCL
Midodrine hydrochloride tab... + Midodrine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension. Source: National Library of Medicine |
53
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
42
prescriptions. |
<11 | 85 | 426 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
33
patients, 3% of all patients |
87 | 59 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
47
prescriptions. |
34
patients, 3% of all patients |
87 | 37 | |
|
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 |
52
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
52
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
87 | 223 | |
|
LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Levocetirizine is an antihi... + Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and hives of the skin. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
17
patients, 1% of all patients |
90 | 82 | |
|
PROPRANOLOL HCL
Propranolol is used to trea... + Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart disease, pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), and certain types of tremor. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
<11 | 90 | 291 | |
|
AZITHROMYCIN
Treats infections caused by... + Treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
46
patients, 4% of all patients |
A | 90 | 30 |
|
OXYCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN
Used to relieve moderate to... + Used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Source: National Library of Medicine |
51
prescriptions, 0% of all prescriptions |
46
prescriptions. |
16
patients, 1% of all patients |
O | 90 | 31 |
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.