DANIELA RIVEROS ACOSTA MD
Prescription History 1336768340
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Niskayuna, NY
What does Dr. Riveros Acosta prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Riveros Acosta wrote 163 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Donepezil Hcl, with 70 prescriptions for 12 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. Riveros Acosta prescribes.
Medications 6 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Riveros Acosta wrote 70 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.35 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 help prevent migraine.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Riveros Acosta wrote 23 prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $676.86 per fill, versus $786.47 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Riveros Acosta wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $12.98 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Riveros Acosta wrote 17 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $26.68 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 prevent or treat migraine.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Riveros Acosta wrote 16 prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,771.34 per fill, versus $1,502.35 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. Riveros Acosta wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.83 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.
Questions about Dr. Riveros Acosta’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Riveros Acosta prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Riveros Acosta's most prescribed medications were Donepezil Hcl (70), Emgality Pen (23) and Gabapentin (23).
How does Dr. Riveros Acosta's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Riveros Acosta prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Riveros Acosta 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.
