WILLIAM PAUL GRIST MD
Prescription History 1407385271
Internal Medicine in Jersey City, NJ
What does Dr. Grist prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Grist wrote 818 Medicare prescriptions for 37 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 57 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. Grist prescribes.
Medications 37 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
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. Grist wrote 57 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 85% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $24.74 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
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. Grist wrote 48 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 68% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $737.39 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.
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. Grist wrote 46 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $5.75 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 42 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 26% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $5.01 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
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. Grist wrote 40 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $8.20 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
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. Grist wrote 37 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $983.03 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
Tirzepatide 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. Grist wrote 36 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 71% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,118.98 per fill, versus $1,301.10 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 32 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 42% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $14.31 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
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. Grist wrote 31 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 29% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.33 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
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. Grist wrote 26 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,327.34 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 25 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 64% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $6.87 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 24 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $190.33 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 23 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $10.05 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 23 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.14 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 22 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.68 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 20 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.50 per fill, versus $6.25 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 19 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.01 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
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. Grist wrote 18 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (140). Medicare paid $15.85 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
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. Grist wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.31 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 16 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 38% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $629.36 per fill, versus $793.46 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
Dapagliflozin 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. Grist wrote 16 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 33% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,519.08 per fill, versus $1,000.28 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 15 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 20% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $11.56 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 15 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.46 per fill, versus $8.24 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.26 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.00 per fill, versus $5.24 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 14 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 36% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $21.11 per fill, versus $22.04 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 13 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $112.87 per fill, versus $115.37 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.64 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 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. Grist wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 36% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $108.36 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. Grist wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $17.62 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $15.61 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
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. Grist wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.46 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 11 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $271.39 per fill, versus $253.61 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. Grist wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 16% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $3.41 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 11 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 32% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $57.29 per fill, versus $118.99 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $5.28 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Grist wrote 11 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.19 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.
Questions about Dr. Grist’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Grist prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Grist's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (57), Trelegy Ellipta (48) and Metformin Hcl (46).
How does Dr. Grist's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 37 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Grist prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New Jersey prescriber and 36 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Grist 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.
