DR. ALVIN MARCOVICI M.D.
Prescription History 1376530337
Neurological Surgery in North Dartmouth, MA
What does Dr. Marcovici prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Marcovici wrote 157 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 35 prescriptions for 21 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. Marcovici prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Marcovici wrote 35 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.81 per fill, versus $12.16 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Marcovici wrote 25 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 31% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $7.27 per fill, versus $14.49 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Marcovici wrote 19 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 63% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.62 per fill, versus $8.68 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Marcovici wrote 16 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $7.89 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 medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Marcovici wrote 15 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.11 per fill, versus $12.32 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Marcovici wrote 13 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $6.91 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Marcovici wrote 12 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 30% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $0.95 per fill, versus $4.24 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Marcovici wrote 11 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 29% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.54 per fill, versus $20.34 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Marcovici wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.27 per fill, versus $7.90 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. Marcovici’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Marcovici prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Marcovici's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (35), Gabapentin (25) and Methylprednisolone (19).
How does Dr. Marcovici's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Marcovici prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Marcovici 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 Massachusetts 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.
