STEVEN D BECKOFF M.D., M.A.
Prescription History 1255724621
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Trumbull, CT
What does Dr. Beckoff prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Beckoff wrote 1,056 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 226 prescriptions for 103 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. Beckoff prescribes.
Medications 24 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 Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 226 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $15.63 per fill, versus $15.11 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 199 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $11.35 per fill, versus $12.85 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
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Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 93 prescriptions for Linzess, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1,169.71 per fill, versus $877.18 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 93 prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.36 per fill, versus $17.34 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
Sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/citric acid solution is used to clean out the intestines before surgery or certain procedures (such as colonoscopy, X-rays).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 79 prescriptions for Clenpiq, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $174.39 per fill, versus $174.59 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 53 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $18.52 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 49 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $22.06 per fill, versus $14.95 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 29 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $28.81 per fill, versus $38.57 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 24 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 28% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $59.00 per fill, versus $60.57 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 a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 21 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 70% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $551.16 per fill, versus $476.15 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 types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 18 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about 67% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $142.54 per fill, versus $126.01 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $72.13 per fill, versus $20.37 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 16 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $24.17 per fill, versus $83.81 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 15 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 71% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $23.39 per fill, versus $38.39 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 62% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.10 per fill, versus $15.41 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 14 prescriptions for Creon, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4,480.49 per fill, versus $2,019.47 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 14 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 27% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.54 per fill, versus $12.95 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
Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 13 prescriptions for Stelara, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $27,510.74 per fill, versus $26,274.93 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 12 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $81.59 per fill, versus $79.33 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 12 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $291.28 per fill, versus $297.91 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 product is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 12 prescriptions for Sutab, about 35% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $165.08 per fill, versus $163.60 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $26.66 per fill, versus $15.77 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 11 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 22% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $17.32 per fill, versus $19.03 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beckoff wrote 11 prescriptions for Humira(Cf), about 73% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $6,811.56 per fill, versus $9,097.96 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. Beckoff’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Beckoff prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Beckoff's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (226), Pantoprazole Sodium (199) and Linzess (93).
How does Dr. Beckoff's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Beckoff prescribes 6 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 2 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Beckoff 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 Connecticut 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.
