LESLIE BANK M.D.
Prescription History 1124000310
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Binghamton, NY
What does Dr. Bank prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Bank wrote 424 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 154 prescriptions for 65 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. Bank 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 154 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $15.23 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 55 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $7.83 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 30 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $877.05 per fill, versus $521.59 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 29 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.17 per fill, versus $16.13 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 29 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $65.18 per fill, versus $59.75 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 25 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.02 per fill, versus $13.04 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
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 19 prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about 89% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $225.98 per fill, versus $170.15 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 treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 17 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $57.21 per fill, versus $61.28 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
Dr. Bank wrote 16 prescriptions for Entecavir, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $203.66 per fill, versus $197.27 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 14 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $70.77 per fill, versus $34.93 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 13 prescriptions for Humira, about 80% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $6,383.08 per fill, versus $7,698.30 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 12 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $143.25 per fill, versus $186.30 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 a certain type of cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Bank wrote 11 prescriptions for Mercaptopurine, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $121.40 per fill, versus $92.03 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. Bank’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Bank prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bank's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (154), Omeprazole (55) and Mesalamine (30).
How does Dr. Bank's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Bank prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 4 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Bank 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.
