BRIAN SAFIER M.D.
Prescription History 1083878607
Allergy & Immunology in Riverhead, NY
What does Dr. Safier prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Safier wrote 312 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Azelastine Hcl, with 129 prescriptions for 72 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. Safier prescribes.
Medications 5 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Safier wrote 129 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $26.41 per fill, versus $19.79 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
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. Safier wrote 83 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $16.92 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 in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Safier wrote 57 prescriptions for Epinephrine, about 3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $217.93 per fill, versus $242.88 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 to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Safier wrote 27 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $379.16 per fill, versus $511.52 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
Omalizumab is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma that is due to year-round allergens.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Safier wrote 16 prescriptions for Xolair, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3,293.23 per fill, versus $3,229.22 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. Safier’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Safier prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Safier's most prescribed medications were Azelastine Hcl (129), Fluticasone Propionate (83) and Epinephrine (57).
How does Dr. Safier's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Safier prescribes 3 more often than the typical New York prescriber and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Safier 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.
