RICHARD A MARASA MD
Prescription History 1174518708
Emergency Medicine in Windsor, VT
What does Dr. Marasa prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Marasa wrote 11,860 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Shingrix (varicella-zoster ge/as01b/pf), with 4,154 prescriptions for 3,336 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. Marasa prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Vermont prescribers.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Marasa wrote 4,154 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 20 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $187.26 per fill, versus $192.52 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 vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Marasa wrote 3,522 prescriptions for Arexvy, about 23 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $265.70 per fill, versus $270.04 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 vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the past.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Marasa wrote 1,889 prescriptions for Boostrix Tdap, about 16 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $60.95 per fill, versus $61.71 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
This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Dr. Marasa wrote 1,663 prescriptions for Abrysvo, about 8.8 times as often as the typical Vermont prescriber of it (189). Medicare paid $272.35 per fill, versus $287.96 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 vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis A and B viruses.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to help prevent problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis A virus.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the past.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis B virus.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to help prevent serious, sometimes fatal, infections caused by 3 viruses: measles (also known as rubeola), mumps, and rubella (also known as German measles).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to help prevent typhoid fever.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is a vaccine used to prevent cancer of the anus, abnormal tissue growth of the anus, genital warts, or certain head and neck cancers.
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to help prevent problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria).
Compared with Vermont prescribers
Fewer than five Vermont prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
Questions about Dr. Marasa’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Marasa prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Marasa's most prescribed medications were Shingrix (4,154), Arexvy (3,522) and Boostrix Tdap (1,889).
How does Dr. Marasa's prescribing compare with other Vermont prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Marasa prescribes 4 more often than the typical Vermont prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Marasa 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 Vermont 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.
