DR. JOSEPH ANTHONY CAPRIOTTI MD OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Prescription History 1013065671
Ophthalmology in Christiansted, VI
What does Dr. Capriotti prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Capriotti wrote 337 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 107 prescriptions for 53 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Capriotti prescribes.
Medications 6 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other VI prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with VI prescribers
Dr. Capriotti wrote 107 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 36% as often as the typical VI prescriber of it (296). Medicare paid $28.23 per fill, versus $25.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with VI prescribers
Fewer than five VI prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with VI prescribers
Dr. Capriotti wrote 70 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 28% as often as the typical VI prescriber of it (247). Medicare paid $41.60 per fill, versus $32.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with VI prescribers
Dr. Capriotti wrote 43 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 25% as often as the typical VI prescriber of it (174). Medicare paid $23.88 per fill, versus $31.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with VI prescribers
Dr. Capriotti wrote 29 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 14% as often as the typical VI prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $52.46 per fill, versus $50.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with VI prescribers
Fewer than five VI prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
Questions about Dr. Capriotti’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Capriotti prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Capriotti's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (107), Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (77) and Dorzolamide-Timolol (70).
How does Dr. Capriotti's prescribing compare with other VI prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Capriotti prescribes 4 less often than the typical VI prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Capriotti prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the VI prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
