BITA TABESH M.D.
Prescription History 1033156708
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Boston, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for BITA TABESH M.D., an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Boston, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 16 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 789 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Anastrozole, which accounts for 278 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other MA PrescribersVs. MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 278 | $35.04 | ▲ More than typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2024, this provider wrote 278 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (64.9). Medicare paid an average of $35.04 per fill, versus $24.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 812.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 24,348 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 117 | $41.53 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tamoxifen Citrate: Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. One of the SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS with tissue-specific activities. Tamoxifen acts as an anti-estrogen (inhibiting agent) in the mammary tissue, but as an estrogen (stimulating agent) in cholesterol metabolism, bone density, and cell proliferation in the ENDOMETRIUM. In 2024, this provider wrote 117 Medicare prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35.5). Medicare paid an average of $41.53 per fill, versus $32.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 342.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Letrozole | 63 | $28.11 | ≈ Typical |
About Letrozole: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A triazole and benzonitrile derivative that is a selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, similar to ANASTROZOLE. It is used in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2024, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Letrozole, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (55.4). Medicare paid an average of $28.11 per fill, versus $25.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 185.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| IbrancePalbociclib | 61 | $15,086.68▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ibrance: Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Has antineoplastic activity; specific inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 & 6. In 2024, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Ibrance, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (24.2). Medicare paid an average of $15,086.68 per fill, versus $15,383.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MA average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,716 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 48 | $571.20▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (87.7). Medicare paid an average of $571.20 per fill, versus $852.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MA average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Exemestane | 37 | $204.79 | ▲ More than typical |
About Exemestane: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Exemestane is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Exemestane decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. Exemestane is usually not used in women of childbearing age. A hormonal antineoplastic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Exemestane, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (26.4). Medicare paid an average of $204.79 per fill, versus $201.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 109.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,282 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyurea | 32 | $45.17 | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyurea: This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Show more ▾ Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas). An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35.1). Medicare paid an average of $45.17 per fill, versus $26.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 90.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,694 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 29 | $5.29▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (59.7). Medicare paid an average of $5.29 per fill, versus $6.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MA average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 454 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Imatinib Mesylate | 20 | $70.68▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Imatinib Mesylate: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Imatinib may also be used to treat certain immune system disorders (such as aggressive systemic mastocytosis, hypereosinophilic syndrome). A tyrosine kinase inhibitor and ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT that inhibits the BCR-ABL kinase created by chromosome rearrangements in CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA and ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA, as well as PDG-derived tyrosine kinases that are overexpressed in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about 83% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $70.68 per fill, versus $1,594.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VerzenioAbemaciclib | 19 | $14,899.23 | ≈ Typical |
About Verzenio: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer. Show more ▾ Abemaciclib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. A cell cycle inhibitor. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Verzenio, about 83% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (22.9). Medicare paid an average of $14,899.23 per fill, versus $14,757.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 17 | $3.06▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (44.4). Medicare paid an average of $3.06 per fill, versus $4.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MA average for this medication. 22.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 633 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 16 | $10.00▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $10.00 per fill, versus $13.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 142 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Abiraterone Acetate | 15 | $105.73▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Abiraterone Acetate: This medication is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ Abiraterone belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Abiraterone works by blocking the production of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer. This medication should not be given to women or children. An androstene derivative that inhibits STEROID 17-ALPHA-HYDROXYLASE and is used as an ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant PROSTATE CANCER. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (54.2). Medicare paid an average of $105.73 per fill, versus $1,857.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 14 | $7.24▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (26.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.24 per fill, versus $13.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Omeprazole | 12 | $8.66▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 12% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (97.3). Medicare paid an average of $8.66 per fill, versus $15.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MA average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 11 | $15.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (27.6). Medicare paid an average of $15.88 per fill, versus $12.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 341 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for BITA TABESH M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Hematology & Oncology prescribing approach at this Boston, MA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among MA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
