DR. SARAH ANN HAYES DO
Prescription History 1447747621
Family Medicine in Buffalo, NY
What does Dr. Hayes prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hayes wrote 764 Medicare prescriptions for 36 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 45 prescriptions for 11 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. Hayes prescribes.
Medications 36 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 York prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 45 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $11.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 44 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $8.14 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 43 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 74% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $24.03 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.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $8.46 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 39 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $14.43 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 31 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $9.35 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 31 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $10.10 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 31 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $14.37 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 26 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $24.78 per fill, versus $33.48 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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $3.56 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 23 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $2.58 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 23 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 22 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.85 per fill, versus $13.00 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 21 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.74 per fill, versus $23.06 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 20 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,194.27 per fill, versus $1,286.03 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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $11.79 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 18 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.40 per fill, versus $19.79 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 18 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $33.60 per fill, versus $7.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 18 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $123.13 per fill, versus $117.03 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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 18 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $24.73 per fill, versus $14.09 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 17 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $31.16 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $13.80 per fill, versus $13.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 12% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $10.40 per fill, versus $14.99 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 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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 15 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $300.65 per fill, versus $292.92 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 14 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $276.64 per fill, versus $430.15 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 14 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $17.36 per fill, versus $169.32 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 13 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.93 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $12.76 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.83 per fill, versus $15.80 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 12 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.50 per fill, versus $9.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 11 prescriptions for Alcohol Swabs, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.43 per fill, versus $3.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 11 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $505.20 per fill, versus $586.79 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.55 per fill, versus $17.32 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $899.34 per fill, versus $1,284.03 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 York prescribers
Dr. Hayes wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $4.12 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. Hayes’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hayes prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hayes's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (45), Atorvastatin Calcium (44) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (43).
How does Dr. Hayes's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 36 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hayes prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 35 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hayes 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 York 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.
