MR. JAMES ALEXANDER O'SHEA TEACHER
Prescription History 1124380308
Nurse Practitioner in Melville, NY
What does James O'Shea prescribe?
In 2024, James O'Shea wrote 517 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Lamotrigine Er (lamotrigine), with 50 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 James O'Shea prescribes.
Medications 23 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 product is used to prevent or control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 50 prescriptions for Lamotrigine Er, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $121.25 per fill, versus $241.92 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 47 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.64 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 46 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 80% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $10.03 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 41 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.21 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 27 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.30 per fill, versus $17.32 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 26 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.68 per fill, versus $17.04 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 26 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $14.49 per fill, versus $21.47 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 26 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.07 per fill, versus $16.33 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 25 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.77 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1.89 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 17 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $2.36 per fill, versus $6.31 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 17 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $115.16 per fill, versus $19.18 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $10.50 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 16 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $13.78 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 15 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.30 per fill, versus $12.32 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 14 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $13.56 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 14 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $25.27 per fill, versus $52.73 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 14 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 14 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.93 per fill, versus $13.30 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.69 per fill, versus $23.06 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.32 per fill, versus $13.12 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $33.05 per fill, versus $39.34 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
James O'Shea wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $79.96 per fill, versus $54.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about James O'Shea’s prescriptions
What does James O'Shea prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, James O'Shea's most prescribed medications were Lamotrigine Er (50), Clonazepam (47) and Escitalopram Oxalate (46).
How does James O'Shea's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, James O'Shea prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 4 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication James O'Shea 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.
