DR. JOHN EDWARD SULLIVAN M.D.
Prescription History 1316917321
Emergency Medicine in Miami, FL
What does Dr. Sullivan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sullivan wrote 337 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 61 prescriptions for 60 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. Sullivan prescribes.
Medications 13 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
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. Sullivan wrote 61 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.31 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 47 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $15.62 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.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 46 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $7.95 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
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. Sullivan wrote 39 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.54 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 22 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.28 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 19 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.08 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $20.49 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
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. Sullivan wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $6.00 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 16 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $7.18 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 14 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $27.54 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.17 per fill, versus $7.52 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
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. Sullivan wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.49 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Sullivan wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 11% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $28.36 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. Sullivan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sullivan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sullivan's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (61), Cefuroxime (47) and Cephalexin (46).
How does Dr. Sullivan's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sullivan prescribes 3 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 1 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sullivan 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.
