STEPHEN E SCARANTINO M.D.
Prescription History 1316938921
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Westbury, NY
What does Dr. Scarantino prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Scarantino wrote 545 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Estradiol, with 115 prescriptions for 58 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. Scarantino prescribes.
Medications 15 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 York prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 115 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $96.44 per fill, versus $84.40 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 86 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 3.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $39.61 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 78 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 3.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2.77 per fill, versus $12.21 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
Progesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 33 prescriptions for Progesterone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $56.49 per fill, versus $34.90 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
This medication is a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 31 prescriptions for Yuvafem, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $105.04 per fill, versus $164.49 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 30 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.31 per fill, versus $13.08 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 25 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $3.04 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 24 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1.64 per fill, versus $4.43 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 24 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.68 per fill, versus $29.38 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 York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 23 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $23.14 per fill, versus $80.47 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 20 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.76 per fill, versus $18.81 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, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 19 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.25 per fill, versus $15.21 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
This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 14 prescriptions for Terconazole, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $22.84 per fill, versus $24.30 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 by women after menopause to treat painful sexual intercourse.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 12 prescriptions for Intrarosa, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $470.10 per fill, versus $386.95 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 prevent stomach ulcers while you take NSAIDs (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen), especially if you are at risk for developing ulcers or have a history of ulcers.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Scarantino wrote 11 prescriptions for Misoprostol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $22.32 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. Scarantino’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Scarantino prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Scarantino's most prescribed medications were Estradiol (115), Metronidazole (86) and Fluconazole (78).
How does Dr. Scarantino's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Scarantino prescribes 5 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 4 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Scarantino 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 York 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.
