BRIAN JOSEPH KASSA
Prescription History 1417513367
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Youngstown, OH
What does Brian Kassa prescribe?
In 2024, Brian Kassa wrote 115 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 38 prescriptions for 34 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 Brian Kassa prescribes.
Medications 4 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Brian Kassa wrote 38 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $10.50 per fill, versus $15.79 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Brian Kassa wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $14.20 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 Ohio prescribers
Brian Kassa wrote 21 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $19.20 per fill, versus $30.69 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 medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Brian Kassa wrote 20 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.31 per fill, versus $10.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Brian Kassa’s prescriptions
What does Brian Kassa prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Brian Kassa's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (38), Gabapentin (36) and Pregabalin (21).
How does Brian Kassa's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Brian Kassa prescribes 4 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Brian Kassa 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 Ohio 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.
