MR. MICHAEL JAMES FENNELL II PA-C
Prescription History 1023765708
Physician Assistant in Orchard Park, NY
What does Michael Fennell prescribe?
In 2024, Michael Fennell wrote 898 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium), with 143 prescriptions for 61 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 Michael Fennell prescribes.
Medications 24 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 143 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $23.47 per fill, versus $24.43 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 122 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $35.35 per fill, versus $34.33 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 84 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.01 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 52 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $13.55 per fill, versus $12.77 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 46 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.55 per fill, versus $23.60 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 43 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $12.60 per fill, versus $4.40 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 36 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $27.74 per fill, versus $61.42 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
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Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 36 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $39.21 per fill, versus $169.32 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 33 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $53.86 per fill, versus $60.46 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 or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia) caused by certain drugs (folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 32 prescriptions for Leucovorin Calcium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.72 per fill, versus $52.60 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 alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 30 prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8,382.83 per fill, versus $8,323.54 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 29 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $35.90 per fill, versus $24.33 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 28 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $10.29 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 25 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $10.92 per fill, versus $7.76 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $7.82 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 20 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $17.60 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 20 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14,700.99 per fill, versus $8,927.54 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 20 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.78 per fill, versus $3.65 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 15 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.88 per fill, versus $7.58 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
Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 15 prescriptions for Xeljanz Xr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5,703.90 per fill, versus $6,532.16 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 12 prescriptions for Adalimumab-Adaz(Cf) Pen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1,277.35 per fill, versus $1,574.44 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 12 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $28.94 per fill, versus $132.18 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 a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 11 prescriptions for Otezla, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4,831.19 per fill, versus $5,115.28 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Michael Fennell wrote 11 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $33.05 per fill, versus $23.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Michael Fennell’s prescriptions
What does Michael Fennell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Fennell's most prescribed medications were Methotrexate (143), Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (122) and Prednisone (84).
How does Michael Fennell's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Michael Fennell prescribes 5 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 2 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Michael Fennell 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 New York 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.
