DR. ADAM LEE ALPERS D.O.
Prescription History 1184629321
Family Medicine - Adult Medicine in Ocala, FL
What does Dr. Alpers prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Alpers wrote 200 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 33 prescriptions for 16 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. Alpers prescribes.
Medications 11 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 33 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $10.37 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 29 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 22 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $6.26 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 20 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $4.50 per fill, versus $5.08 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $5.82 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 16 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $11.83 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $11.40 per fill, versus $12.14 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 9% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $4.56 per fill, versus $5.88 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Alpers wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.41 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.
Questions about Dr. Alpers’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Alpers prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Alpers's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (33), Atorvastatin Calcium (29) and Lisinopril (22).
How does Dr. Alpers's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Alpers prescribes 11 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Alpers 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.
