BARRY DAVID SILVERMAN MD
Prescription History 1104810621
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Atlanta, GA
What does Dr. Silverman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Silverman wrote 283 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 41 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 Dr. Silverman prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Georgia prescribers.
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 41 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $12.69 per fill, versus $11.86 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 35 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $8.21 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 31 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 31% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $905.76 per fill, versus $806.53 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 26 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 15% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $5.19 per fill, versus $5.08 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 23 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (137). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $10.89 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 22 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 26% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $7.23 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 19 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 36% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,328.42 per fill, versus $929.83 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 17 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 25% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $1,548.24 per fill, versus $1,269.31 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 16 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 17% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $4.36 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $6.13 per fill, versus $8.23 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 27% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.08 per fill, versus $7.88 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 12 prescriptions for Entresto, about 18% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $1,151.97 per fill, versus $977.58 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Silverman wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 10% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $5.81 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. Silverman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Silverman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Silverman's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (41), Atorvastatin Calcium (35) and Eliquis (31).
How does Dr. Silverman's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Silverman prescribes 13 less often than the typical Georgia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Silverman 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 Georgia 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.
