DR. ALKA SINGAL MD
Prescription History 1053428607
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Fort Lauderdale, FL
What does Dr. Singal prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Singal wrote 1,831 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Benztropine Mesylate, with 286 prescriptions for 29 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. Singal prescribes.
Medications 33 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 286 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.72 per fill, versus $12.29 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 191 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $18.11 per fill, versus $38.70 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 159 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $15.62 per fill, versus $8.89 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 119 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $32.30 per fill, versus $27.70 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 118 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.33 per fill, versus $14.44 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 106 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.56 per fill, versus $12.68 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 mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 69 prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $70.36 per fill, versus $49.37 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
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Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 66 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $83.92 per fill, versus $74.96 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 schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 63 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $49.31 per fill, versus $33.32 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 anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 55 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $14.82 per fill, versus $13.86 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 52 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $11.25 per fill, versus $7.89 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
Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 51 prescriptions for Austedo Xr, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $6,870.02 per fill, versus $7,961.07 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 schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 50 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3,581.58 per fill, versus $3,045.64 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 38 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $43.68 per fill, versus $55.78 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 37 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.98 per fill, versus $8.07 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 35 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $13.86 per fill, versus $16.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 31 prescriptions for Risperdal Consta, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $1,656.89 per fill, versus $1,405.64 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 mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 30 prescriptions for Abilify Maintena, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2,900.26 per fill, versus $2,751.82 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 26 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $45.88 per fill, versus $50.83 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 24 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 89% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.26 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluphenazine Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $208.78 per fill, versus $140.89 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 22 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $10.93 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 21 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $7.97 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 20 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 42% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $167.48 per fill, versus $74.50 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 19 prescriptions for Olanzapine Odt, about 77% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $87.40 per fill, versus $91.32 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 18 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.30 per fill, versus $22.65 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 18 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $6.61 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
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 17 prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.82 per fill, versus $18.20 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $78.70 per fill, versus $40.67 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 schizophrenia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluphenazine Decanoate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $103.87 per fill, versus $100.57 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $10.12 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 12 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $23.71 per fill, versus $209.62 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singal wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.12 per fill, versus $21.79 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. Singal’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Singal prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Singal's most prescribed medications were Benztropine Mesylate (286), Divalproex Sodium (191) and Trazodone Hcl (159).
How does Dr. Singal's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Singal prescribes 12 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 10 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Singal 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 Florida 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.
