DEBORAH ANNE SILBERMAN MD
Prescription History 1346352275
Ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY
What does Dr. Silberman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Silberman wrote 5,988 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 1,742 prescriptions for 513 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. Silberman prescribes.
Medications 29 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 1,742 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 11 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $11.70 per fill, versus $11.29 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 contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 749 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 7.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $14.76 per fill, versus $17.98 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 485 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 3.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $46.52 per fill, versus $43.48 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 479 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 6.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $89.17 per fill, versus $62.15 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
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 441 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 5.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $34.76 per fill, versus $26.03 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 eye infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 425 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 6.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $16.96 per fill, versus $17.39 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 414 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 4.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $21.15 per fill, versus $21.99 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 301 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 4.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $635.23 per fill, versus $500.51 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
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 148 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.29 per fill, versus $19.22 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 treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 95 prescriptions for Combigan, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $368.29 per fill, versus $365.36 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
Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 92 prescriptions for Rhopressa, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $594.42 per fill, versus $463.15 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
Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 91 prescriptions for Brinzolamide, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $174.64 per fill, versus $198.08 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
Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 80 prescriptions for Travoprost, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $179.87 per fill, versus $189.53 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 74 prescriptions for Alphagan P, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $434.94 per fill, versus $366.93 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 contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 56 prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $267.72 per fill, versus $255.38 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 or prevent eye infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 36 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $40.23 per fill, versus $43.82 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 treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 34 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $151.62 per fill, versus $171.08 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 34 prescriptions for Restasis, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,364.24 per fill, versus $896.52 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 33 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $28.98 per fill, versus $19.79 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 24 prescriptions for Acetazolamide, about 88% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $77.34 per fill, versus $43.26 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 22 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $52.15 per fill, versus $59.84 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
Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 20 prescriptions for Vyzulta, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $613.60 per fill, versus $414.35 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 19 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $169.32 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 swelling (inflammation) and pain in the eye after a certain type of eye surgery (cataract surgery).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 18 prescriptions for Bromfenac Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $198.36 per fill, versus $164.06 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 bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 16 prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $7.93 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
Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 16 prescriptions for Rocklatan, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $596.01 per fill, versus $508.64 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
Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 15 prescriptions for Azopt, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $533.13 per fill, versus $481.87 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 15 prescriptions for Restasis Multidose, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $959.64 per fill, versus $744.37 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 relieve eye pain, irritation, and redness following cataract eye surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Silberman wrote 14 prescriptions for Ilevro, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $358.80 per fill, versus $389.27 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. Silberman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Silberman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Silberman's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (1,742), Dorzolamide-Timolol (749) and Prednisolone Acetate (485).
How does Dr. Silberman's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Silberman prescribes 15 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 3 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Silberman 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.
