ALLISON LYNN BLETHEN DO
Prescription History 1093458317
Family Medicine in Painted Post, NY
What does Dr. Blethen prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Blethen wrote 393 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 49 prescriptions.
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. Blethen prescribes.
Medications 18 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 49 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Dr. Blethen wrote 43 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $10.42 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 31 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $4.99 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 30 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 27 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $22.94 per fill, versus $33.48 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 25 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $16.62 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.67 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 20 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1.16 per fill, versus $4.82 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 19 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $37.63 per fill, versus $23.60 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
Dr. Blethen wrote 18 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.56 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
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. Blethen wrote 16 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $37.77 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. Blethen wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.00 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 14 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $162.65 per fill, versus $24.33 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $4.76 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 13 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.69 per fill, versus $9.14 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $36.38 per fill, versus $15.80 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 12 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $208.35 per fill, versus $292.92 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 chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blethen wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $23.32 per fill, versus $14.99 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. Blethen’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Blethen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Blethen's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (49), Atorvastatin Calcium (43) and Lisinopril (31).
How does Dr. Blethen's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Blethen prescribes 18 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Blethen 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.
