DR. IAN COTE M.D.
Prescription History 1457762221
Neurological Surgery in Miami, FL
What does Dr. Cote prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cote wrote 415 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Celecoxib, with 107 prescriptions for 37 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. Cote prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Florida prescribers.
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 107 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $29.23 per fill, versus $29.34 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 103 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $13.61 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 51 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $10.04 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 used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 35 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $17.80 per fill, versus $28.64 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 34 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.42 per fill, versus $7.40 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 25 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.16 per fill, versus $13.24 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 21 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.20 per fill, versus $10.90 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 16 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $12.75 per fill, versus $32.05 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 12 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.00 per fill, versus $24.35 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cote wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1.52 per fill, versus $3.86 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. Cote’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cote prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cote's most prescribed medications were Celecoxib (107), Gabapentin (103) and Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (51).
How does Dr. Cote's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cote prescribes 2 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 1 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cote 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 Florida 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.
