DR. ALDO JOSE PEIXOTO MD
Prescription History 1073614921
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in New Haven, CT
What does Dr. Peixoto prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Peixoto wrote 251 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Midodrine Hcl, with 58 prescriptions for 15 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. Peixoto prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 58 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $54.35 per fill, versus $63.88 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 31 prescriptions for Clonidine, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $176.68 per fill, versus $109.44 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 30 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 21% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $6.41 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 21 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 71% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $29.79 per fill, versus $15.17 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 19 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1.00 per fill, versus $6.64 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 19 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,125.05 per fill, versus $1,012.87 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 18 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 31% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.04 per fill, versus $5.25 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $6.80 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 14 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.43 per fill, versus $25.55 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 13% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $8.81 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Peixoto wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $43.39 per fill, versus $14.32 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. Peixoto’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Peixoto prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Peixoto's most prescribed medications were Midodrine Hcl (58), Clonidine (31) and Amlodipine Besylate (30).
How does Dr. Peixoto's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Peixoto prescribes 2 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 1 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Peixoto 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 Connecticut 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.
