WAYNE GERALD RISKIN M.D.
Prescription History 1366536708
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Hollywood, FL
What does Dr. Riskin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Riskin wrote 406 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 104 prescriptions for 49 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. Riskin prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Florida prescribers.
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 104 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 80 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $34.67 per fill, versus $34.23 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 57 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 66% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $28.75 per fill, versus $20.83 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 45 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $7.31 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 28 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $7.52 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 25 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.15 per fill, versus $7.40 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 16 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11,203.01 per fill, versus $8,546.63 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 16 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $76.20 per fill, versus $62.14 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 12 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $24.43 per fill, versus $29.34 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $6.63 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Riskin wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 11% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $14.90 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. Riskin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Riskin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Riskin's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (104), Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (80) and Methotrexate (57).
How does Dr. Riskin's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Riskin prescribes 1 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 2 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Riskin 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 Florida 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.
