DR. JOSHUA LEON NOVACK MD
Prescription History 1215566310
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in New York, NY
What does Dr. Novack prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Novack wrote 190 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, with 44 prescriptions for 18 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. Novack prescribes.
Medications 8 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Novack wrote 44 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $43.74 per fill, versus $34.33 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Novack wrote 43 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.76 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Novack wrote 27 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $24.43 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 medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Novack wrote 22 prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7,310.76 per fill, versus $8,323.54 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Novack wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $6.59 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Novack wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $13.04 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Novack wrote 13 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7,229.50 per fill, versus $8,927.54 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 reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Novack wrote 13 prescriptions for Simponi, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $5,380.76 per fill, versus $6,818.41 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. Novack’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Novack prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Novack's most prescribed medications were Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (44), Prednisone (43) and Methotrexate (27).
How does Dr. Novack's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Novack prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Novack 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 New York 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.
