JOSEF KUSHNER MD
Prescription History 1043848021
Internal Medicine in New York, NY
What does Dr. Kushner prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kushner wrote 226 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 38 prescriptions for 25 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. Kushner prescribes.
Medications 12 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 38 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 37 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $10.19 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Dr. Kushner wrote 25 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $7.81 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 19 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $14.06 per fill, versus $14.37 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $6.94 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. Kushner wrote 14 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $14.80 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.75 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $12.76 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 11 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 8% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $13.15 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kushner wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $11.41 per fill, versus $14.99 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. Kushner’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kushner prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kushner's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (38), Atorvastatin Calcium (37) and Gabapentin (25).
How does Dr. Kushner's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kushner prescribes 12 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kushner 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.
