SUZANNE H. ATKIN M.D.
Prescription History 1285669721
Internal Medicine in Newark, NJ
What does Dr. Atkin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Atkin wrote 1,827 Medicare prescriptions for 49 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 176 prescriptions for 86 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. Atkin prescribes.
Medications 49 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
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. Atkin wrote 176 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 84% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $8.32 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 112 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 70% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $6.00 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 110 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 3.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $26.74 per fill, versus $26.70 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 104 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $20.02 per fill, versus $29.58 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 79 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $7.53 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 78 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $32.73 per fill, versus $126.87 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
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. Atkin wrote 62 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $10.67 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 62 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $12.95 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
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. Atkin wrote 56 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $7.98 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 54 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 82% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $6.93 per fill, versus $9.78 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $4.84 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 40 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $19.17 per fill, versus $14.21 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 40 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $10.70 per fill, versus $16.52 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 38 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $120.27 per fill, versus $156.69 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 38 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.33 per fill, versus $22.04 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 37 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $13.85 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 36 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 26% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (140). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $16.49 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, anxiety).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 34 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $12.38 per fill, versus $23.97 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 33 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 35% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $642.48 per fill, versus $883.39 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
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 33 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $546.53 per fill, versus $681.00 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 31 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.47 per fill, versus $13.86 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 31 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 40% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $16.66 per fill, versus $13.14 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.50 per fill, versus $16.10 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 29 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $20.72 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 used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 28 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $45.44 per fill, versus $48.25 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 28 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $222.49 per fill, versus $301.46 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 26 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $13.12 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 26 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,018.50 per fill, versus $1,351.08 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 25 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $907.17 per fill, versus $1,057.01 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 to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 24 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.55 per fill, versus $9.78 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 23 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $19.13 per fill, versus $20.57 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 22 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $8.41 per fill, versus $11.22 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 20 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 67% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.19 per fill, versus $17.50 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. Atkin wrote 20 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 27% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $2.86 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 16 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.86 per fill, versus $10.17 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, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 16 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $9.34 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 15 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.01 per fill, versus $9.00 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 15 prescriptions for Entresto, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,210.90 per fill, versus $1,108.60 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 15 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 23% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.40 per fill, versus $14.57 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 15 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 30% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $569.42 per fill, versus $964.85 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 14 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $12.73 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 13 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 41% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.94 per fill, versus $85.71 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 13 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 25% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $49.34 per fill, versus $32.09 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 12 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $55.97 per fill, versus $19.84 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $36.44 per fill, versus $41.32 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 12 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 21% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $20.90 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Atkin wrote 11 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $8.24 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
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. Atkin wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 20% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $10.88 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
Torsemide 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. Atkin wrote 11 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 28% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $16.96 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. Atkin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Atkin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Atkin's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (176), Amlodipine Besylate (112) and Nifedipine Er (110).
How does Dr. Atkin's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 49 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Atkin prescribes 4 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber, 8 about as often and 37 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Atkin 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.
