DR. BENNETT HOWARD BROWN MD
Prescription History 1457525321
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Rockville Centre, NY
What does Dr. Brown prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Brown wrote 285 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 162 prescriptions for 152 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. Brown prescribes.
Medications 5 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 162 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 4.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $7.58 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 78 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.31 per fill, versus $3.65 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 20 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.31 per fill, versus $5.66 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 conditions (Dupuytren's contracture, Peyronie's disease) that are caused by a certain protein (collagen) in your body.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 14 prescriptions for Xiaflex, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $9,131.47 per fill, versus $12,164.90 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Brown wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $8.73 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. Brown’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Brown prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Brown's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (162), Meloxicam (78) and Ibuprofen (20).
How does Dr. Brown's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Brown prescribes 2 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 1 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Brown 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.
