PATRICK FISHER PA
Prescription History 1083171029
Physician Assistant in Buffalo, NY
What does Patrick Fisher prescribe?
In 2024, Patrick Fisher wrote 200 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Lorazepam, with 58 prescriptions for 21 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 Patrick Fisher prescribes.
Medications 10 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Patrick Fisher wrote 58 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $23.27 per fill, versus $7.68 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Patrick Fisher wrote 22 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $23.31 per fill, versus $8.71 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Patrick Fisher wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.73 per fill, versus $10.10 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
Patrick Fisher wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.85 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.
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
Patrick Fisher wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $5.66 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Patrick Fisher wrote 15 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $380.08 per fill, versus $118.17 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Patrick Fisher wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $7.33 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
Patrick Fisher wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $28.95 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Patrick Fisher wrote 11 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 8% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.44 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
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
Patrick Fisher wrote 11 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $8.81 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.
Questions about Patrick Fisher’s prescriptions
What does Patrick Fisher prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Patrick Fisher's most prescribed medications were Lorazepam (58), Clonazepam (22) and Metformin Hcl (20).
How does Patrick Fisher's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Patrick Fisher prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Patrick Fisher 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.
