CHRISTOPHER M PIECZONKA M.D.
Prescription History 1376530121
Urology in Syracuse, NY
What does Dr. Pieczonka prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pieczonka wrote 2,327 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Orgovyx (relugolix), with 359 prescriptions for 52 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. Pieczonka prescribes.
Medications 24 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
Relugolix is used to treat prostate cancer in men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 359 prescriptions for Orgovyx, about 7.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $2,771.60 per fill, versus $2,709.37 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 242 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $15.92 per fill, versus $14.09 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 prostate cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 231 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 4.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2,622.66 per fill, versus $2,550.84 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
Darolutamide is used to treat a certain type of prostate cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 193 prescriptions for Nubeqa, about 4.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13,145.05 per fill, versus $12,665.78 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
Apalutamide is used to treat men with prostate cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 186 prescriptions for Erleada, about 6.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14,729.75 per fill, versus $14,558.72 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 182 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 4.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16,301.12 per fill, versus $13,303.25 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 144 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 3.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.38 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 135 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $16.55 per fill, versus $11.69 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
Silodosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 119 prescriptions for Silodosin, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $95.84 per fill, versus $86.78 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 108 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $22.27 per fill, versus $19.68 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 in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 105 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $37.99 per fill, versus $26.33 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 62 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $1,179.81 per fill, versus $684.47 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 men with prostate cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Fewer than five New York prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 38 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $6.88 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 31 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 90% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.77 per fill, versus $7.58 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 make the urine less acidic.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 19 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $41.05 per fill, versus $91.15 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 18 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.83 per fill, versus $16.56 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 18 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $27.44 per fill, versus $22.91 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $14.72 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 15 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.38 per fill, versus $6.21 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 certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 15 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,257.73 per fill, versus $630.56 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
This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 12 prescriptions for Trospium Chloride Er, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $36.40 per fill, versus $160.03 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 prostate cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 12 prescriptions for Zytiga, about 89% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $12,737.81 per fill, versus $10,912.58 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 an overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Pieczonka wrote 11 prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $196.31 per fill, versus $86.44 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. Pieczonka’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pieczonka prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pieczonka's most prescribed medications were Orgovyx (359), Tamsulosin Hcl (242) and Abiraterone Acetate (231).
How does Dr. Pieczonka's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pieczonka prescribes 11 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 3 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pieczonka 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.
