RICHARD SINGER MD
Prescription History 1164474607
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Sunrise, FL
What does Dr. Singer prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Singer wrote 1,950 Medicare prescriptions for 44 medications. The most prescribed was Donepezil Hcl, with 253 prescriptions for 91 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. Singer prescribes.
Medications 44 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 253 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $10.93 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
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 212 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $27.43 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 177 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $15.59 per fill, versus $27.35 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 173 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $10.72 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 119 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $25.88 per fill, versus $33.66 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 62 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $20.64 per fill, versus $28.64 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 60 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 89% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $15.57 per fill, versus $16.41 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 59 prescriptions for Primidone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.91 per fill, versus $23.34 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 46 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.95 per fill, versus $15.33 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 combination medication is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 44 prescriptions for Namzaric, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $711.72 per fill, versus $639.49 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 43 prescriptions for Baclofen, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.99 per fill, versus $13.24 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 help prevent migraine.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 41 prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $942.71 per fill, versus $854.07 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 40 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $121.33 per fill, versus $132.65 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 39 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $57.42 per fill, versus $50.25 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
Rasagiline is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 32 prescriptions for Rasagiline Mesylate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $137.94 per fill, versus $186.20 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 32 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.81 per fill, versus $20.72 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 30 prescriptions for Topiramate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $11.77 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 29 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.07 per fill, versus $8.07 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 29 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.69 per fill, versus $13.99 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 28 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1.58 per fill, versus $3.86 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 26 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $29.23 per fill, versus $38.70 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 25 prescriptions for Amantadine, about 88% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $30.11 per fill, versus $49.44 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 25 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $87.91 per fill, versus $50.83 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
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. Singer wrote 24 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.62 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
Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 22 prescriptions for Phenytoin Sodium Extended, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $26.04 per fill, versus $28.80 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. Singer wrote 21 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $24.35 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
Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 17 prescriptions for Dimethyl Fumarate, about 84% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $165.86 per fill, versus $728.78 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $12.68 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
Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 17 prescriptions for Modafinil, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $33.60 per fill, versus $73.57 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
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 17 prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $10.45 per fill, versus $20.92 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
There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 16 prescriptions for Botox, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1,685.23 per fill, versus $1,264.76 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 in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 16 prescriptions for Gammaked, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $24,140.10 per fill, versus $13,940.12 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 16 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.10 per fill, versus $18.13 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 symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 14 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $27.99 per fill, versus $43.21 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
This medication is used to treat the symptoms of a certain mental/mood disorder (psychosis) that might occur with Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 14 prescriptions for Nuplazid, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5,344.61 per fill, versus $4,750.85 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 14 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $30.55 per fill, versus $17.58 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 14 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $21.52 per fill, versus $40.20 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 migraine.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 14 prescriptions for Ubrelvy, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,653.61 per fill, versus $1,444.56 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 13 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $10.04 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 movement disorders caused by Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 13 prescriptions for Selegiline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $78.93 per fill, versus $101.02 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 13 prescriptions for Vimpat, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $2,062.45 per fill, versus $1,423.56 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
Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (focal seizures).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 12 prescriptions for Aptiom, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2,501.04 per fill, versus $1,575.60 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 combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 11 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.49 per fill, versus $39.72 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
Perampanel is used to treat certain types of seizures (including focal and generalized tonic-clonic seizures).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Singer wrote 11 prescriptions for Fycompa, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,201.31 per fill, versus $1,301.56 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. Singer’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Singer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Singer's most prescribed medications were Donepezil Hcl (253), Carbidopa-Levodopa (212) and Memantine Hcl (177).
How does Dr. Singer's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 44 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Singer prescribes 10 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 11 about as often and 23 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Singer 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.
