DR. JOSEPH A. PIZZANO M.D.
Prescription History 1154390607
Ophthalmology in Jenkintown, PA
What does Dr. Pizzano prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pizzano wrote 2,306 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 624 prescriptions for 186 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. Pizzano prescribes.
Medications 26 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 624 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $14.28 per fill, versus $12.76 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 pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 269 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $13.73 per fill, versus $20.93 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 172 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $506.62 per fill, versus $462.46 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
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 156 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $14.00 per fill, versus $21.19 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
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 115 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $70.59 per fill, versus $53.85 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 or prevent eye infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 113 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $35.08 per fill, versus $40.23 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 111 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 88% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $49.39 per fill, versus $38.76 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
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 89 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $18.48 per fill, versus $20.36 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 89 prescriptions for Restasis, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,249.83 per fill, versus $975.57 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 75 prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $654.77 per fill, versus $509.07 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
Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 69 prescriptions for Travoprost, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $203.99 per fill, versus $183.24 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 medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 63 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $240.90 per fill, versus $183.29 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 medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 61 prescriptions for Combigan, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $419.84 per fill, versus $362.55 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 eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 55 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $11.60 per fill, versus $17.83 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
Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 44 prescriptions for Rocklatan, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $701.18 per fill, versus $494.73 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
This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 30 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $11.62 per fill, versus $16.17 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
This medication is used to treat dry eye disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 27 prescriptions for Xiidra, about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $941.98 per fill, versus $1,076.61 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about 60% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $96.00 per fill, versus $84.22 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 21 prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about 75% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $251.26 per fill, versus $167.79 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
Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 19 prescriptions for Brinzolamide, about 63% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $214.52 per fill, versus $223.90 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
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 15 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 25% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.48 per fill, versus $14.69 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
Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 14 prescriptions for Rhopressa, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $309.54 per fill, versus $469.75 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
This product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 14 prescriptions for Simbrinza, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $196.57 per fill, versus $262.24 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 eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 13 prescriptions for Lotemax Sm, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $251.36 per fill, versus $289.67 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
Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 13 prescriptions for Vyzulta, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $247.09 per fill, versus $428.40 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 medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Pizzano wrote 12 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $11.75 per fill, versus $11.16 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. Pizzano’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pizzano prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pizzano's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (624), Timolol Maleate (269) and Lumigan (172).
How does Dr. Pizzano's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pizzano prescribes 12 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 4 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pizzano 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 Pennsylvania 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.
