NICHOLAS ALEXANDER MEAD
Prescription History 1275269839
Physician Assistant in New York, NY
What does Nicholas Mead prescribe?
In 2024, Nicholas Mead wrote 208 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 45 prescriptions for 45 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 Nicholas Mead 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Nicholas Mead wrote 45 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.84 per fill, versus $15.52 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Nicholas Mead wrote 41 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Nicholas Mead wrote 28 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1.35 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Nicholas Mead wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.81 per fill, versus $6.87 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Nicholas Mead wrote 22 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2.41 per fill, versus $22.91 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
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 New York prescribers
Nicholas Mead wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Nicholas Mead wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $5.66 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Nicholas Mead wrote 15 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.86 per fill, versus $10.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Nicholas Mead’s prescriptions
What does Nicholas Mead prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Mead's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (45), Pantoprazole Sodium (41) and Furosemide (28).
How does Nicholas Mead's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Nicholas Mead 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 Nicholas Mead 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.
