DR. ANDREA M HESSEL MD
Prescription History 1326106295
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in New York, NY
What does Dr. Hessel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hessel wrote 2,042 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Benztropine Mesylate, with 253 prescriptions for 29 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. Hessel prescribes.
Medications 34 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 253 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $20.61 per fill, versus $10.68 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 210 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 3.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $37.11 per fill, versus $13.78 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 169 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 3.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $26.58 per fill, versus $21.47 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 154 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.77 per fill, versus $10.50 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 131 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $145.16 per fill, versus $50.61 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 109 prescriptions for Perphenazine, about 4.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $116.92 per fill, versus $52.02 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 88 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.80 per fill, versus $8.71 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 86 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $32.45 per fill, versus $17.32 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 83 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $15.69 per fill, versus $7.68 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 63 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $25.70 per fill, versus $16.33 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 61 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $19.50 per fill, versus $17.04 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 61 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $69.32 per fill, versus $23.60 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 52 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $32.59 per fill, versus $10.03 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, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 48 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $120.07 per fill, versus $51.96 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 certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 47 prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $39.82 per fill, versus $48.61 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 41 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $260.16 per fill, versus $163.46 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 40 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $69.07 per fill, versus $27.34 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 39 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $39.91 per fill, versus $23.06 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 schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 39 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3,266.28 per fill, versus $2,864.23 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 33 prescriptions for Amantadine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $88.42 per fill, versus $47.11 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 26 prescriptions for Olanzapine Odt, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $121.75 per fill, versus $76.46 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 25 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $28.07 per fill, versus $8.54 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 20 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $20.04 per fill, versus $15.17 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
Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 20 prescriptions for Trihexyphenidyl Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $8.31 per fill, versus $11.18 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 19 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $98.66 per fill, versus $54.21 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 17 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $23.95 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $12.77 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 14 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $18.84 per fill, versus $13.56 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 14 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $18.41 per fill, versus $10.95 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 treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 14 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $8.85 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 14 prescriptions for Vraylar, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,489.79 per fill, versus $1,466.03 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, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 13 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.35 per fill, versus $12.32 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 13 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $32.04 per fill, versus $13.00 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hessel wrote 11 prescriptions for Risperidone Odt, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $585.38 per fill, versus $144.09 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. Hessel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hessel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hessel's most prescribed medications were Benztropine Mesylate (253), Risperidone (210) and Olanzapine (169).
How does Dr. Hessel's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hessel prescribes 15 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 8 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hessel 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.
