CARA A JACOB M.D.
Prescription History 1053579110
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Cincinnati, OH
What does Dr. Jacob prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Jacob wrote 1,173 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Carbidopa-Levodopa (carbidopa/levodopa), with 362 prescriptions for 135 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. Jacob prescribes.
Medications 30 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 362 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $54.87 per fill, versus $30.25 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 the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving) or Parkinson-like conditions.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 76 prescriptions for Rytary, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,621.88 per fill, versus $1,353.19 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 63 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.76 per fill, versus $17.41 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 61 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $35.43 per fill, versus $49.73 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 55 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $7.46 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 50 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $14.80 per fill, versus $14.20 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 the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 42 prescriptions for Nuplazid, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4,958.30 per fill, versus $4,056.71 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 with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 40 prescriptions for Primidone, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $29.67 per fill, versus $21.12 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 40 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $85.46 per fill, versus $60.26 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 37 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $46.24 per fill, versus $39.84 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 30 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.32 per fill, versus $12.62 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 28 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $244.98 per fill, versus $180.39 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 25 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $19.10 per fill, versus $13.52 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
Rasagiline is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 22 prescriptions for Rasagiline Mesylate, about 72% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $178.06 per fill, versus $227.57 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 19 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 34% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $10.69 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 19 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $8.69 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 18 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $24.91 per fill, versus $16.50 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 before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 17 prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about 67% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $55.82 per fill, versus $36.99 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 with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 17 prescriptions for Entacapone, about 75% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $448.12 per fill, versus $151.51 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 16 prescriptions for Amantadine, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $54.53 per fill, versus $44.93 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 16 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.22 per fill, versus $8.75 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 16 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $50.75 per fill, versus $70.79 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
Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 15 prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $47.86 per fill, versus $76.88 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
Droxidopa is used to treat symptoms of low blood pressure when standing, caused by a certain medical condition (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension-NOH).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 14 prescriptions for Droxidopa, about 83% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $320.61 per fill, versus $1,120.36 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
Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 14 prescriptions for Ingrezza, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7,715.77 per fill, versus $7,249.83 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 13 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $21.67 per fill, versus $20.97 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 13 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $10.35 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 12 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $14.52 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
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 12 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $70.63 per fill, versus $20.86 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Jacob wrote 11 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 18% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $14.34 per fill, versus $31.68 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. Jacob’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Jacob prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Jacob's most prescribed medications were Carbidopa-Levodopa (362), Rytary (76) and Quetiapine Fumarate (63).
How does Dr. Jacob's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Jacob prescribes 5 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 7 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Jacob 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 Ohio 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.
