DR. ROBERT H BIGGS DO
Prescription History 1164417721
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Bethlehem, PA
What does Dr. Biggs prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Biggs wrote 6,058 Medicare prescriptions for 55 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 957 prescriptions for 287 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. Biggs prescribes.
Medications 55 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 957 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $12.25 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 471 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $1,149.00 per fill, versus $796.82 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 450 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 8.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $22.05 per fill, versus $26.44 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 349 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $7.17 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 323 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $16.48 per fill, versus $15.71 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 310 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 240 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $7.55 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 205 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.39 per fill, versus $10.39 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 199 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 7.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.86 per fill, versus $13.91 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 191 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.69 per fill, versus $11.18 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 190 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $14.36 per fill, versus $16.32 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 182 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $4.95 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 145 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $10.18 per fill, versus $13.03 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 144 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $9.83 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 139 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $9.50 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 125 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $30.65 per fill, versus $22.50 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 111 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $8.70 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 is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 106 prescriptions for Entresto, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,098.93 per fill, versus $966.66 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 104 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $792.78 per fill, versus $806.46 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 95 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.52 per fill, versus $13.57 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 87 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,193.40 per fill, versus $843.01 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 83 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $30.12 per fill, versus $27.31 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 78 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $4.25 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 75 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about 4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $24.23 per fill, versus $22.03 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 53 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.32 per fill, versus $15.32 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 50 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $33.02 per fill, versus $31.35 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 44 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $14.88 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 40 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $54.03 per fill, versus $43.77 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 37 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $654.80 per fill, versus $712.98 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 37 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 87% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $33.57 per fill, versus $17.84 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 34 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $10.36 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 30 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $26.87 per fill, versus $17.84 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 28 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $13.48 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 27 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $22.78 per fill, versus $14.46 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 21 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 71% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $30.08 per fill, versus $20.98 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 20 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $8.43 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 combination medication 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 20 prescriptions for Ezetimibe-Simvastatin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $95.16 per fill, versus $84.06 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 20 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $60.61 per fill, versus $58.01 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 19 prescriptions for Jantoven, about 78% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.93 per fill, versus $8.86 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 19 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $25.11 per fill, versus $28.03 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 18 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $11.47 per fill, versus $21.95 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 17 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.85 per fill, versus $16.91 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 15 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $37.76 per fill, versus $49.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 14 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $24.74 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $1.47 per fill, versus $8.60 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 13 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $15.91 per fill, versus $11.50 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 13 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $37.29 per fill, versus $20.95 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
Fenofibrate 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 13 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $30.78 per fill, versus $35.10 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
Fenofibrate 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 13 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $62.88 per fill, versus $28.78 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 13 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $77.76 per fill, versus $28.82 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 12 prescriptions for Brilinta, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $494.64 per fill, versus $576.91 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $21.82 per fill, versus $16.56 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 25% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $0.64 per fill, versus $2.87 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 11 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $32.56 per fill, versus $31.17 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Biggs wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $10.68 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.
Questions about Dr. Biggs’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Biggs prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Biggs's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (957), Eliquis (471) and Ezetimibe (450).
How does Dr. Biggs's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 55 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Biggs prescribes 26 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 10 about as often and 19 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Biggs 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.
