THOMAS G CIOCE D.O.
Prescription History 1386780310
Family Medicine in Morristown, NJ
What does Dr. Cioce prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cioce wrote 5,648 Medicare prescriptions for 98 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 390 prescriptions for 110 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. Cioce prescribes.
Medications 98 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 Jersey prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 390 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $6.99 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 386 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (140). Medicare paid $10.96 per fill, versus $16.49 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 359 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $11.16 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 337 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $11.36 per fill, versus $11.22 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 228 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $8.98 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 167 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.59 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 164 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $21.71 per fill, versus $28.74 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 160 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $14.11 per fill, versus $13.14 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 157 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.54 per fill, versus $12.23 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 147 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $7.53 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 145 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $10.27 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 136 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $12.80 per fill, versus $12.73 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 109 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,118.55 per fill, versus $1,057.01 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 chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 108 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 85% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $16.31 per fill, versus $15.32 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 102 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $4.84 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 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 96 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $27.53 per fill, versus $26.28 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 91 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.46 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 86 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $15.18 per fill, versus $13.85 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 85 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $5.93 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 84 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $16.15 per fill, versus $16.52 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 77 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $7.34 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 76 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.58 per fill, versus $13.86 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 74 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $16.10 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 68 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $38.25 per fill, versus $32.77 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 65 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.73 per fill, versus $3.82 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 59 prescriptions for Januvia, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,289.87 per fill, versus $942.56 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 56 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $10.91 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 50 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 90% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.53 per fill, versus $9.17 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 47 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $8.50 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 45 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 67% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $38.68 per fill, versus $29.58 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 44 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 83% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.96 per fill, versus $8.86 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 42 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $88.78 per fill, versus $61.11 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 41 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 68% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $26.65 per fill, versus $26.79 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 40 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 66% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $981.36 per fill, versus $1,351.08 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 39 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $9.34 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 36 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $43.36 per fill, versus $25.39 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 35 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.88 per fill, versus $13.26 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 35 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 78% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.89 per fill, versus $14.71 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 (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 34 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $45.28 per fill, versus $39.90 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 32 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 78% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.58 per fill, versus $4.19 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 32 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.36 per fill, versus $6.53 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 31 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 72% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $114.06 per fill, versus $77.69 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 31 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.91 per fill, versus $40.23 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 30 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.09 per fill, versus $10.88 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 wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 29 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.58 per fill, versus $12.55 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 28 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 89% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $26.43 per fill, versus $25.83 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 28 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $7.15 per fill, versus $20.81 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
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Olmesartan, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $56.68 per fill, versus $59.18 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 27 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.48 per fill, versus $17.50 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 27 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $27.30 per fill, versus $23.97 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 27 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $25.11 per fill, versus $14.57 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 with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 27 prescriptions for Janumet, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,393.56 per fill, versus $942.47 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 26 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.49 per fill, versus $20.22 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 26 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 86% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.22 per fill, versus $8.72 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 26 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 64% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.04 per fill, versus $14.83 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 26 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 84% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $11.85 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 24 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 71% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.70 per fill, versus $15.45 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
Denosumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 24 prescriptions for Prolia, about 82% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,699.97 per fill, versus $1,692.50 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 23 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 77% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $67.66 per fill, versus $42.60 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 70% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $206.46 per fill, versus $156.69 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 30% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $14.21 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $12.09 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 21 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 38% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $25.03 per fill, versus $20.90 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 depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 21 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 39% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $22.20 per fill, versus $20.57 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 21 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,818.57 per fill, versus $1,352.80 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 20 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.36 per fill, versus $14.18 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 20 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 19 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $14.41 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 18 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $26.67 per fill, versus $26.99 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
This product is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Valsartan, about 74% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $64.56 per fill, versus $72.59 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/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $8.42 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 anxiety.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 17 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $14.86 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 17 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 26% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $9.78 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 17 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 78% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $13.84 per fill, versus $31.69 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 16 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $24.64 per fill, versus $14.86 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 15 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $19.09 per fill, versus $9.00 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1.13 per fill, versus $8.02 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 15 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 32% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $39.40 per fill, versus $23.39 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 14 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 23% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $32.95 per fill, versus $26.39 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 treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 14 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $8.30 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 14 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $28.01 per fill, versus $21.09 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 13 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 34% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $27.38 per fill, versus $26.36 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
This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 13 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $28.82 per fill, versus $21.80 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 13 prescriptions for Colchicine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $20.47 per fill, versus $62.53 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
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Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 13 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.37 per fill, versus $126.87 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 13 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 41% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $844.08 per fill, versus $753.05 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 40% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.89 per fill, versus $21.44 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 20% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $18.58 per fill, versus $13.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 12 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $52.82 per fill, versus $90.32 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 11 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 39% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2.07 per fill, versus $19.84 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 combination medication 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 11 prescriptions for Ezetimibe-Simvastatin, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $38.60 per fill, versus $96.50 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 11 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 26% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.91 per fill, versus $30.33 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
Lovastatin 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 11 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $9.81 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
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 68% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $31.64 per fill, versus $70.11 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 18% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $7.77 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
This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $35.01 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 11 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about 39% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $478.74 per fill, versus $857.90 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Cioce wrote 11 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 16% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1,066.34 per fill, versus $837.87 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. Cioce’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cioce prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cioce's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (390), Rosuvastatin Calcium (386) and Atorvastatin Calcium (359).
How does Dr. Cioce's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 98 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cioce prescribes 26 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber, 24 about as often and 48 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cioce 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 Jersey 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.
