JOSEPH A SARNELLE MD
Prescription History 1285648972
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Hazlet, NJ
What does Dr. Sarnelle prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sarnelle wrote 237 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 57 prescriptions for 12 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. Sarnelle prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Jersey prescribers.
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 57 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $22.19 per fill, versus $15.32 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 52 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $11.16 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 22 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 20% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $12.01 per fill, versus $10.27 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 21 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $7.61 per fill, versus $6.99 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 21 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $10.58 per fill, versus $8.98 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 16 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $5.24 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 15 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 20% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $5.93 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 11 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 37% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.83 per fill, versus $26.99 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $10.71 per fill, versus $19.88 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Sarnelle wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $10.70 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. Sarnelle’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sarnelle prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sarnelle's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (57), Atorvastatin Calcium (52) and Losartan Potassium (22).
How does Dr. Sarnelle's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sarnelle prescribes 10 less often than the typical New Jersey prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sarnelle 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 Jersey 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.
