JAMES J VANDENBURG III MD
Prescription History 1427022607
Family Medicine in Clinton, NJ
What does Dr. Vandenburg prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Vandenburg wrote 6,123 Medicare prescriptions for 122 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 571 prescriptions for 178 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. Vandenburg prescribes.
Medications 122 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 571 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $10.71 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. Vandenburg wrote 355 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $9.59 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 240 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $4.59 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 196 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $17.07 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 194 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 3.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.66 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 184 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (140). Medicare paid $16.75 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 140 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $7.40 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 138 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 3.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.17 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 128 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $33.83 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 120 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.16 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 114 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.97 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 110 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $14.71 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 107 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $5.00 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 104 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $16.82 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 103 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.36 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 100 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $76.33 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 97 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,066.67 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 96 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 89% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $9.68 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 95 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $3.94 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 93 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $18.93 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 92 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.53 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 86 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.86 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 86 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $10.63 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
Perindopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 75 prescriptions for Perindopril Erbumine, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $95.42 per fill, versus $79.35 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
Glimepiride 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. Vandenburg wrote 74 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $10.59 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 71 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $16.16 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 63 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.34 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 61 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $41.03 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 61 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $4.35 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. Vandenburg wrote 56 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 83% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $25.80 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 56 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 76% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.11 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 54 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.04 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 54 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.23 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 46 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $33.26 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 43 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.79 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 42 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.96 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. Vandenburg wrote 42 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 64% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.57 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 42 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $54.49 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 41 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $10.16 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 41 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.99 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 39 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.67 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 38 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $111.39 per fill, versus $97.49 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 38 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 63% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,099.61 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 37 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 73% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.93 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 37 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.98 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 36 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $35.34 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 36 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.27 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 35 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 78% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $16.37 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 33 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 67% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $701.60 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 33 prescriptions for Januvia, about 78% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,508.48 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 32 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.05 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 30 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.55 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 30 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $11.21 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 29 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,009.80 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 28 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.44 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $25.10 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 27 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.46 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 medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 27 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $17.88 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 26 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $18.09 per fill, versus $54.18 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 25 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $14.32 per fill, versus $11.75 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. Vandenburg wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.68 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 76% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $128.94 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 25 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.95 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.68 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
Canagliflozin 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. Vandenburg wrote 23 prescriptions for Invokana, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $580.50 per fill, versus $1,017.62 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. Vandenburg wrote 23 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 72% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $22.83 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
Fenofibrate 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. Vandenburg wrote 22 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $29.00 per fill, versus $32.82 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. Vandenburg wrote 22 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $30.38 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 22 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 86% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $44.38 per fill, versus $87.42 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 22 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 71% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $643.10 per fill, versus $722.33 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 22 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 75% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $42.12 per fill, versus $35.61 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 21 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.72 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 20 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $13.54 per fill, versus $64.43 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. Vandenburg wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $20.35 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 20 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.92 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 19 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $432.48 per fill, versus $515.53 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
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 19 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $75.35 per fill, versus $34.59 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 19 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $4.68 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 to treat diarrhea.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 18 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 90% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $28.63 per fill, versus $20.36 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 medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 18 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $33.11 per fill, versus $37.93 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 18 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $694.27 per fill, versus $883.39 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 18 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.63 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 18 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 26% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $877.75 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 18 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 42% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.48 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
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 68% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.81 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 17 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 30% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $18.77 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 16 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 21% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $8.95 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 16 prescriptions for Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazid, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $71.56 per fill, versus $130.82 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
This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 15 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.11 per fill, versus $34.94 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. Vandenburg wrote 15 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $36.81 per fill, versus $25.21 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 15 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.04 per fill, versus $10.17 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 15 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 80% 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
This medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 15 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 64% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $187.66 per fill, versus $173.51 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. Vandenburg wrote 15 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 32% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.09 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 14 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $28.61 per fill, versus $13.10 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 14 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.23 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 14 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $16.57 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $25.27 per fill, versus $11.43 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. Vandenburg wrote 14 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1.87 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 35% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $33.34 per fill, versus $9.45 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.54 per fill, versus $6.46 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 33% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $2.92 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 13 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 36% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $20.19 per fill, versus $31.41 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $15.02 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 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. Vandenburg wrote 13 prescriptions for Janumet, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,304.53 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 13 prescriptions for Linzess, about 32% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $495.32 per fill, versus $790.84 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $26.13 per fill, versus $17.60 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 13 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 32% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $952.87 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
Mometasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Asmanex, about 80% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $109.01 per fill, versus $198.68 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 a combination of two drugs, an ACE inhibitor (benazepril) and a "water pill"/diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 70% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $42.52 per fill, versus $34.14 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
Desloratadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Desloratadine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $41.21 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $22.60 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
Fenofibric acid 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. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibric Acid, about 73% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $56.09 per fill, versus $55.20 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.54 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $59.32 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.05 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $10.70 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 12 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 28% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $372.31 per fill, versus $489.15 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
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. Vandenburg wrote 11 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 29% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $438.34 per fill, versus $596.65 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
Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 11 prescriptions for Armour Thyroid, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $63.28 per fill, versus $80.88 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 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. Vandenburg wrote 11 prescriptions for Ezetimibe-Simvastatin, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $98.16 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vandenburg wrote 11 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $29.57 per fill, versus $20.88 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. Vandenburg’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Vandenburg prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vandenburg's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (571), Levothyroxine Sodium (355) and Amlodipine Besylate (240).
How does Dr. Vandenburg's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 122 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Vandenburg prescribes 30 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber, 30 about as often and 62 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Vandenburg 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.
