DR. RICHARD J SCHALLER MD
Prescription History 1154308708
Emergency Medicine in Old Bridge, NJ
What does Dr. Schaller prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Schaller wrote 888 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Azithromycin, with 224 prescriptions for 214 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. Schaller prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Jersey prescribers.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 224 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 5.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.63 per fill, versus $4.19 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 155 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 3.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.61 per fill, versus $4.35 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 75 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.96 per fill, versus $12.57 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 65 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.04 per fill, versus $13.26 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 49 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 73% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $20.79 per fill, versus $29.58 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
This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 48 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.89 per fill, versus $11.05 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 47 prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $11.31 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 46 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $22.34 per fill, versus $14.86 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 27 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.22 per fill, versus $2.92 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 22 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 77% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $8.42 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 22 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 78% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.04 per fill, versus $7.12 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 19 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 66% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $10.17 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 16 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4.28 per fill, versus $5.46 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 25% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $16.10 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 13 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 26% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.02 per fill, versus $3.82 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 13 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 60% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14.94 per fill, versus $31.69 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.12 per fill, versus $8.02 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1.90 per fill, versus $9.68 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Schaller wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $129.92 per fill, versus $35.01 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. Schaller’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Schaller prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Schaller's most prescribed medications were Azithromycin (224), Prednisone (155) and Cefuroxime (75).
How does Dr. Schaller's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Schaller prescribes 6 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber, 3 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Schaller 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 Jersey 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.
