DR. BAOWEI TANG MD
Prescription History 1427084607
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Monroeville, PA
What does Dr. Tang prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tang wrote 4,978 Medicare prescriptions for 58 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 637 prescriptions for 194 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. Tang prescribes.
Medications 58 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 637 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 13 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $4.09 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 601 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 6.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $27.28 per fill, versus $25.92 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 545 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 5.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $47.64 per fill, versus $40.59 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 333 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 8.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $24.69 per fill, versus $26.87 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 333 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 6.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.49 per fill, versus $4.47 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 210 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.50 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 170 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine Dr, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $44.41 per fill, versus $47.53 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 149 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.73 per fill, versus $18.41 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 medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 146 prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7,119.46 per fill, versus $7,862.09 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 used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 145 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $57.36 per fill, versus $58.80 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 116 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $11.06 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 109 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.64 per fill, versus $14.77 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 91 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $18.74 per fill, versus $28.17 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 86 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $19.45 per fill, versus $29.71 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 86 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.25 per fill, versus $5.86 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 83 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.90 per fill, versus $6.85 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 82 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7,709.36 per fill, versus $8,856.52 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 72 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.59 per fill, versus $12.62 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 70 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.27 per fill, versus $6.56 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 58 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $29.44 per fill, versus $30.37 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
Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 55 prescriptions for Nabumetone, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $18.40 per fill, versus $16.93 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 47 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $17.40 per fill, versus $26.46 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 41 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $10.36 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
Denosumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 38 prescriptions for Prolia, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,740.33 per fill, versus $1,700.78 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
Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis-pcJIA).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 35 prescriptions for Xeljanz, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5,738.22 per fill, versus $5,305.71 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 32 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $12.80 per fill, versus $23.41 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 relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $24.89 per fill, versus $16.44 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 31 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 85% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $13.70 per fill, versus $7.42 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 30 prescriptions for Etodolac, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $31.49 per fill, versus $29.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 29 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $31.60 per fill, versus $52.64 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia) caused by certain drugs (folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 28 prescriptions for Leucovorin Calcium, about 87% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.32 per fill, versus $59.88 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 27 prescriptions for Orencia Clickject, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5,615.51 per fill, versus $5,943.50 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 25 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $13.70 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
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 23 prescriptions for Colchicine, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $55.45 per fill, versus $50.26 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 medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 22 prescriptions for Orencia, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5,784.56 per fill, versus $4,532.08 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 21 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 74% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $77.74 per fill, versus $133.00 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
This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 21 prescriptions for Otezla, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $4,587.01 per fill, versus $4,726.72 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 21 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $58.94 per fill, versus $66.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Febuxostat is used to lower uric acid levels in people with gout.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 20 prescriptions for Febuxostat, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $300.04 per fill, versus $94.34 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 with other medications to treat certain types of lupus.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 18 prescriptions for Benlysta, about 88% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $4,222.76 per fill, versus $4,741.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 18 prescriptions for Teriparatide, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3,283.83 per fill, versus $2,542.20 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 plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 17 prescriptions for Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens), about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $7,062.48 per fill, versus $8,344.50 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
Romosozumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) for women after menopause who are at high risk of having broken bones (fractures).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 17 prescriptions for Evenity (2 Syringes), about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2,233.85 per fill, versus $2,408.34 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 17 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2.01 per fill, versus $10.36 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 17 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $8.85 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 17 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.60 per fill, versus $9.88 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
Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis- pJIA).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 15 prescriptions for Rinvoq, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6,081.17 per fill, versus $6,865.40 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 15 prescriptions for Sulindac, about 71% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $22.68 per fill, versus $16.82 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 medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 15 prescriptions for Taltz Autoinjector, about 86% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $6,824.28 per fill, versus $7,311.77 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 14 prescriptions for Humira Pen, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6,382.55 per fill, versus $8,034.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain inflammatory conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 13 prescriptions for Cimzia (2 Pack), about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $5,421.79 per fill, versus $6,222.62 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 medication is used to treat a certain type of blood vessel disease: anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 13 prescriptions for Tavneos, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $16,723.30 per fill, versus $15,343.55 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 a certain type of bone disease (Paget's disease) that causes abnormal and weak bones.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 13 prescriptions for Zoledronic Acid, about 65% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $158.88 per fill, versus $142.87 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 12 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $10.36 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 12 prescriptions for Etodolac Er, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $38.10 per fill, versus $67.82 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.82 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Rituximab is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Fewer than five Pennsylvania prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 7% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $2.85 per fill, versus $6.63 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. Tang’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tang prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tang's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (637), Methotrexate (601) and Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (545).
How does Dr. Tang's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 57 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tang prescribes 23 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 17 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tang 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 Pennsylvania 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.
