DR. MICHAEL ANGELO FIORI MD
Prescription History 1285648857
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Providence, RI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MICHAEL ANGELO FIORI MD, an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Providence, RI. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 182 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methylphenidate Hcl, which accounts for 31 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other RI PrescribersVs. RI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 31 | $25.60▼ below RI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $25.60 per fill, versus $32.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 26 | $11.89 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $11.89 per fill, versus $8.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 734 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 25 | $5.35▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $5.35 per fill, versus $14.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 18 | $38.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $38.37 per fill, versus $20.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 517 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 17 | $16.25▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $16.25 per fill, versus $37.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 16 | $70.69 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $70.69 per fill, versus $38.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 457 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 14 | $5.01▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $5.01 per fill, versus $18.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 12 | $21.64 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $21.64 per fill, versus $15.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 12 | $16.73▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $16.73 per fill, versus $46.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 11 | $12.26▼ below RI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 19% of the volume of the typical Rhode Island prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $12.26 per fill, versus $14.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average RI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the RI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MICHAEL ANGELO FIORI MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Providence, RI practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among RI prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
