DR. MITCHELL J COHEN M.D.
Prescription History 1477577310
Psychiatry & Neurology - Pain Medicine in Phila, PA
What does Dr. Cohen prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cohen wrote 505 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Pregabalin, with 42 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. Cohen prescribes.
Medications 23 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 42 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.75 per fill, versus $26.46 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 40 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $13.95 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 39 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $25.68 per fill, versus $19.45 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 to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 36 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.01 per fill, versus $23.28 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 34 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 63% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $7.62 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 25 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $63.81 per fill, versus $23.41 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 24 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $21.63 per fill, versus $25.57 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 24 prescriptions for Oxycontin, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,416.70 per fill, versus $812.39 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 23 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $5.46 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $34.46 per fill, versus $14.77 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 23 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $44.53 per fill, versus $31.29 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 19 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $14.39 per fill, versus $18.41 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $14.22 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 the panic and anxiety symptoms associated with panic disorder.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 18 prescriptions for Alprazolam Er, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $127.46 per fill, versus $27.80 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.62 per fill, versus $10.05 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $22.51 per fill, versus $11.98 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 13 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $19.59 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 13 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.44 per fill, versus $21.44 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $19.65 per fill, versus $13.68 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 12 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $67.04 per fill, versus $66.29 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $8.85 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $12.00 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Cohen wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 61% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $79.62 per fill, versus $83.82 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. Cohen’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cohen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cohen's most prescribed medications were Pregabalin (42), Oxycodone Hcl (40) and Methadone Hcl (39).
How does Dr. Cohen's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cohen prescribes 2 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 3 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cohen 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 Pennsylvania 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.
