DR. SETANA ABUBAKR IDRISS MD
Prescription History 1427518521
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Springfield, MA
What does Dr. Idriss prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Idriss wrote 1,046 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 174 prescriptions for 49 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. Idriss prescribes.
Medications 30 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 174 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $10.58 per fill, versus $10.45 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 96 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $11.78 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 88 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,010.31 per fill, versus $1,207.77 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 73 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $120.98 per fill, versus $121.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 67 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $41.56 per fill, versus $15.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 53 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $92.15 per fill, versus $91.93 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 46 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $195.73 per fill, versus $217.45 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
This medication is the same as your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 32 prescriptions for Gvoke Hypopen 2-Pack, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $583.08 per fill, versus $679.54 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 29 prescriptions for Testosterone, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $141.26 per fill, versus $140.94 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 27 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 79% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $267.32 per fill, versus $252.24 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 27 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,358.36 per fill, versus $1,217.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 27 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $89.28 per fill, versus $90.61 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 25 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 81% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $414.68 per fill, versus $412.05 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 25 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $856.12 per fill, versus $1,010.43 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 24 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $12.11 per fill, versus $9.67 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
This medication is used to treat high levels of prolactin hormone in your body.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 23 prescriptions for Cabergoline, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $25.08 per fill, versus $70.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 23 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $100.76 per fill, versus $84.25 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 21 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 63% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.07 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 19 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.16 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 19 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $110.57 per fill, versus $95.64 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 the same as your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Fewer than five Massachusetts prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is the same as your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 15 prescriptions for Glucagon Emergency Kit, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $296.39 per fill, versus $281.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 13 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $28.15 per fill, versus $19.54 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 various conditions such as arthritis, severe allergies, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, and skin diseases.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 13 prescriptions for Solu-Cortef, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $23.18 per fill, versus $52.76 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 13 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $74.11 per fill, versus $59.24 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 12 prescriptions for Fiasp Flextouch, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $497.70 per fill, versus $867.45 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
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 12 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.55 per fill, versus $23.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is the same as your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 11 prescriptions for Baqsimi, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $431.64 per fill, versus $470.77 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
Romosozumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) for women after menopause who are at high risk of having broken bones (fractures).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 11 prescriptions for Evenity (2 Syringes), about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2,389.21 per fill, versus $2,495.89 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Idriss wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus, about 39% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $83.87 per fill, versus $108.73 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. Idriss’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Idriss prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Idriss's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (174), Methimazole (96) and Trulicity (88).
How does Dr. Idriss's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Idriss prescribes 8 more often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber, 8 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Idriss 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 Massachusetts 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.
