DR. BROOKS B GERLINGER I M.D.
Prescription History 1366449621
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Cincinnati, OH
What does Dr. Gerlinger prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gerlinger wrote 4,773 Medicare prescriptions for 47 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 595 prescriptions for 248 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. Gerlinger prescribes.
Medications 47 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 595 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.10 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 383 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $1,063.17 per fill, versus $838.29 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 351 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 240 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $3.17 per fill, versus $4.55 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 237 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $4.13 per fill, versus $5.34 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 230 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.96 per fill, versus $8.13 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 209 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $8.53 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 188 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $6.29 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 181 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.32 per fill, versus $25.02 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 146 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $24.12 per fill, versus $24.08 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 134 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $11.18 per fill, versus $20.26 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 133 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.88 per fill, versus $17.18 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 132 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $8.34 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 126 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $2.85 per fill, versus $5.77 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 111 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $11.84 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 109 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $13.17 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 106 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $24.36 per fill, versus $25.15 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 95 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 2.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $22.00 per fill, versus $28.44 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 82 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,168.21 per fill, versus $905.70 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 80 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $11.19 per fill, versus $10.49 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 79 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 68% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $8.81 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 72 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $15.49 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 used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 68 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $12.36 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 62 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $653.64 per fill, versus $918.40 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 54 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.93 per fill, versus $24.32 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
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 50 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 67% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 48 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 88% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $11.73 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 46 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1.60 per fill, versus $6.27 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 35 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $74.54 per fill, versus $70.79 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
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 33 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 72% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $25.39 per fill, versus $19.72 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 32 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 84% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $121.74 per fill, versus $97.06 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 30 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $884.24 per fill, versus $991.08 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 29 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 78% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $24.78 per fill, versus $38.10 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 blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 28 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.51 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 27 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $6.66 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 27 prescriptions for Spironolactone-Hctz, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $42.22 per fill, versus $29.84 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 27 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 84% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.09 per fill, versus $7.49 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 used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 21 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $34.28 per fill, versus $44.89 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 treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 20 prescriptions for Entresto, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,176.15 per fill, versus $1,017.51 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $2.62 per fill, versus $3.46 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 71% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $23.19 per fill, versus $16.66 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 36% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.28 per fill, versus $2.25 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 16 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 60% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $28.40 per fill, versus $28.34 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 13 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $625.88 per fill, versus $913.81 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $14.38 per fill, versus $13.02 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $69.72 per fill, versus $39.84 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Gerlinger wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.60 per fill, versus $13.64 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. Gerlinger’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gerlinger prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gerlinger's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (595), Eliquis (383) and Atorvastatin Calcium (351).
How does Dr. Gerlinger's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 47 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gerlinger prescribes 22 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 9 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gerlinger 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 Ohio 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.
