JOAN B STALZER MD
Prescription History 1245323708
Hospitalist in Fishersville, VA
What does Dr. Stalzer prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Stalzer wrote 136 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Tamsulosin Hcl, with 27 prescriptions.
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. Stalzer prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Stalzer wrote 27 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $19.76 per fill, versus $13.52 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Stalzer wrote 14 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $21.00 per fill, versus $7.88 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
Lovastatin 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Stalzer wrote 14 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $21.00 per fill, versus $8.09 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Stalzer wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $21.00 per fill, versus $6.35 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Stalzer wrote 14 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $26.16 per fill, versus $10.28 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Stalzer wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $40.64 per fill, versus $58.12 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Stalzer wrote 14 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $524.71 per fill, versus $750.56 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Stalzer wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $8.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Stalzer wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.47 per fill, versus $20.16 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. Stalzer’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Stalzer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Stalzer's most prescribed medications were Tamsulosin Hcl (27), Alendronate Sodium (14) and Lovastatin (14).
How does Dr. Stalzer's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Stalzer prescribes 9 less often than the typical Virginia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Stalzer 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 Virginia 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.
