JOSEPH ANTHONY CINCOTTA MD
Prescription History 1477516078
Family Medicine in Syracuse, NY
What does Dr. Cincotta prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cincotta wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 18 prescriptions.
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. Cincotta prescribes.
Medications 7 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cincotta wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $4.52 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cincotta wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $4.27 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cincotta wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $4.89 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cincotta wrote 12 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.06 per fill, versus $12.21 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. Cincotta wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $1.37 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Cincotta wrote 11 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $16.14 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. Cincotta wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.79 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.
Questions about Dr. Cincotta’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cincotta prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cincotta's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (18), Omeprazole (15) and Gabapentin (13).
How does Dr. Cincotta's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cincotta prescribes 7 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cincotta 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.
