HOWARD MARK GRAUBARD M.D.
Prescription History 1144320821
Family Medicine in Pembroke Pines, FL
What does Dr. Graubard prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Graubard wrote 1,406 Medicare prescriptions for 41 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 171 prescriptions for 51 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. Graubard prescribes.
Medications 41 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 Florida prescribers.
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 171 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 87% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $10.04 per fill, versus $9.21 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 144 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $11.07 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 117 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 88% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $8.87 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 90 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 65 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $6.26 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 57 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 51 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $16.31 per fill, versus $10.37 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 43 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.25 per fill, versus $7.89 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 40 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $13.30 per fill, versus $11.88 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 38 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $8.85 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 38 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $5.42 per fill, versus $12.94 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 33 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $13.42 per fill, versus $12.84 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $4.16 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
Simvastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 32 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $7.43 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 29 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 26 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $6.69 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 25 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.26 per fill, versus $9.18 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
Pravastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 23 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.58 per fill, versus $12.61 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 21 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,229.91 per fill, versus $915.40 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 21 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $26.04 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.69 per fill, versus $8.57 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 20 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $18.17 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 19 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,125.31 per fill, versus $985.63 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.21 per fill, versus $13.67 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 19 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $50.59 per fill, versus $17.25 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.34 per fill, versus $8.00 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.07 per fill, versus $12.91 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 16 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,029.22 per fill, versus $988.08 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 16 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $34.48 per fill, versus $19.72 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 14 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $5.26 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $16.31 per fill, versus $19.64 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $52.63 per fill, versus $25.25 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.05 per fill, versus $15.27 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $11.02 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.43 per fill, versus $7.40 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 12 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $32.74 per fill, versus $28.81 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 11 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $6.61 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $17.40 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Graubard wrote 11 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.03 per fill, versus $11.46 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. Graubard’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Graubard prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Graubard's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (171), Rosuvastatin Calcium (144) and Losartan Potassium (117).
How does Dr. Graubard's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 41 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Graubard prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Florida prescriber and 38 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Graubard 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 Florida 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.
