ANTHONY J BARONE M.D.
Prescription History 1316980121
Otolaryngology in Cranston, RI
What does Dr. Barone prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Barone wrote 397 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Azelastine Hcl, with 56 prescriptions for 20 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. Barone prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Rhode Island prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 56 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $27.29 per fill, versus $30.14 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
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 53 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.73 per fill, versus $34.14 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
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 Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 48 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.94 per fill, versus $4.09 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 47 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 89% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $13.33 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 eye infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 30 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 38% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $21.29 per fill, versus $14.44 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
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 Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 28 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 71% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $9.15 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 23 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 74% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $37.00 per fill, versus $38.81 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 22 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 83% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $9.74 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 ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 22 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc, about as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $65.28 per fill, versus $55.57 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 15 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $20.18 per fill, versus $13.42 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 Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.88 per fill, versus $7.32 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
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 Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 25% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.19 per fill, versus $19.73 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 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 Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 13 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $71.88 per fill, versus $103.79 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 Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Barone wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 32% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $6.20 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. Barone’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Barone prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Barone's most prescribed medications were Azelastine Hcl (56), Mometasone Furoate (53) and Prednisone (48).
How does Dr. Barone's prescribing compare with other Rhode Island prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Barone prescribes 2 more often than the typical Rhode Island prescriber, 4 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Barone 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 Rhode Island 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.
