JOSEPH THOMAS SKAGE PA-C
Prescription History 1255092136
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Cocoa Beach, FL
What does Joseph Skage prescribe?
In 2024, Joseph Skage wrote 249 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 89 prescriptions for 86 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 Joseph Skage prescribes.
Medications 6 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Joseph Skage wrote 89 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.38 per fill, versus $20.49 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Joseph Skage wrote 64 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $13.93 per fill, versus $12.94 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Joseph Skage wrote 46 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.40 per fill, versus $26.98 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Joseph Skage wrote 22 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 83% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $18.04 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Joseph Skage wrote 15 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $32.53 per fill, versus $47.63 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Joseph Skage wrote 13 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.58 per fill, versus $7.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Joseph Skage’s prescriptions
What does Joseph Skage prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Skage's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (89), Omeprazole (64) and Ondansetron Hcl (46).
How does Joseph Skage's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Joseph Skage prescribes 1 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 2 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Joseph Skage 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.
