MRS. MABEL GONZALEZ NOVO M.D.
Prescription History 1285643486
Family Medicine in Tampa, FL
What does Dr. Gonzalez Novo prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 2,532 Medicare prescriptions for 70 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 169 prescriptions for 83 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. Gonzalez Novo prescribes.
Medications 70 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 169 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 86% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 149 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 128 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $11.04 per fill, versus $10.37 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 108 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $6.26 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 93 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $10.38 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 91 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $6.42 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 90 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $5.88 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 84 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.60 per fill, versus $12.91 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 83 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 63 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.13 per fill, versus $13.24 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 61 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $40.56 per fill, versus $32.05 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 59 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $13.00 per fill, versus $13.25 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 52 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.18 per fill, versus $11.88 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 50 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.95 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 46 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.91 per fill, versus $5.26 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 45 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.49 per fill, versus $9.46 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 42 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.04 per fill, versus $4.16 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 42 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $4.97 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 41 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.86 per fill, versus $8.42 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 37 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.66 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 37 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $10.44 per fill, versus $12.84 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 36 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $25.26 per fill, versus $16.41 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 35 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.75 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 32 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $16.98 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.35 per fill, versus $13.67 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 29 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $7.31 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 29 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 42% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $4.78 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 29 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.72 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 28 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $35.39 per fill, versus $26.04 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 28 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 83% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,616.31 per fill, versus $1,258.36 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 27 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.15 per fill, versus $8.57 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 26 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,154.27 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
Simvastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 26 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 25 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.90 per fill, versus $8.07 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 25 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.49 per fill, versus $3.86 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 23 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 23 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $7.40 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 22 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $674.66 per fill, versus $915.40 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 21 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.57 per fill, versus $3.00 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 21 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.79 per fill, versus $5.87 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 21 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.41 per fill, versus $11.74 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 20 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 20 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $100.12 per fill, versus $125.10 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 anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 19 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $6.70 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 19 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $23.13 per fill, versus $25.25 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 18 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $22.71 per fill, versus $28.99 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 18 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,197.11 per fill, versus $985.63 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 17 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.35 per fill, versus $6.65 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 17 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $105.50 per fill, versus $24.35 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $25.58 per fill, versus $19.64 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
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 17 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $33.46 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 16 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $86.03 per fill, versus $57.23 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 16 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $966.09 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 16 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $27.60 per fill, versus $34.49 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $10.11 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 14% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $2.77 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 13 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.02 per fill, versus $10.04 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 13 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $10.58 per fill, versus $10.93 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 13 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.62 per fill, versus $19.72 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 beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.88 per fill, versus $16.80 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $18.89 per fill, versus $8.89 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 12 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.55 per fill, versus $6.61 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $24.42 per fill, versus $38.36 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $7.26 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 12 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 42% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $234.99 per fill, versus $310.57 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $24.01 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 11 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $26.72 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 11 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.34 per fill, versus $29.80 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 prevent or treat migraine.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 11 prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2,008.77 per fill, versus $1,581.74 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Gonzalez Novo wrote 11 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.43 per fill, versus $10.90 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. Gonzalez Novo’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gonzalez Novo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gonzalez Novo's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (169), Rosuvastatin Calcium (149) and Levothyroxine Sodium (128).
How does Dr. Gonzalez Novo's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 70 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gonzalez Novo prescribes 3 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 10 about as often and 57 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gonzalez Novo 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.
