DR. CHERI DURDEN M.D.
Prescription History 1043363021
Internal Medicine in Astoria, NY
What does Dr. Durden prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Durden wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen), with 19 prescriptions.
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. Durden prescribes.
Medications 5 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Durden wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.41 per fill, versus $25.37 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
Dr. Durden wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.01 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Durden wrote 15 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $5.43 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Durden wrote 14 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $11.37 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Durden wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $44.63 per fill, versus $15.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Durden’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Durden prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Durden's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (19), Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (15) and Zolpidem Tartrate (15).
How does Dr. Durden's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Durden prescribes 5 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Durden 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.
