DR. BRENDA POYKAYIL GEORGE MD
Prescription History 1487826921
Family Medicine in Greenlawn, NY
What does Dr. George prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. George wrote 2,271 Medicare prescriptions for 47 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 275 prescriptions for 90 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. George prescribes.
Medications 47 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
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. George wrote 275 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $5.05 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 240 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $2.56 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 158 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $11.45 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. George wrote 153 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.15 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 117 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $13.94 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
Simvastatin 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. George wrote 110 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $8.04 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
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. George wrote 93 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 82% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $4.41 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 80 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.06 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 67 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $4.29 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 61 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 89% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $4.36 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. George wrote 56 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 76% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $32.72 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
Pravastatin 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. George wrote 54 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $13.78 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. George wrote 52 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.28 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
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. George wrote 50 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.87 per fill, versus $10.86 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 45 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 76% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $6.87 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 44 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.54 per fill, versus $15.82 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 43 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $11.69 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 41 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $9.49 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 38 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $8.15 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 35 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $38.32 per fill, versus $29.15 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 32 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.56 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
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. George wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.18 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 26 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.08 per fill, versus $10.34 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
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Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 23 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.80 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, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 22 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.31 per fill, versus $10.03 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
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. George wrote 21 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,067.76 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
Glipizide 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. George wrote 20 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $8.43 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
Glipizide 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. George wrote 20 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $13.19 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. George wrote 20 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $19.30 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
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. George wrote 20 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,126.62 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 19 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 15 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.04 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Empagliflozin 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. George wrote 15 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,137.40 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $14.79 per fill, versus $16.11 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. George wrote 15 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $95.04 per fill, versus $69.95 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
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. George wrote 14 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $441.95 per fill, versus $324.48 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 13 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $10.95 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $18.59 per fill, versus $23.60 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 13 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $25.74 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.59 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 12 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.53 per fill, versus $7.92 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 12 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1.54 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 12 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.20 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.41 per fill, versus $17.04 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 combination of 2 drugs: canagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 11 prescriptions for Invokamet, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $575.12 per fill, versus $734.85 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
Sitagliptin 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. George wrote 11 prescriptions for Januvia, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,500.43 per fill, versus $893.24 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. George wrote 11 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.57 per fill, versus $12.32 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. George’s prescriptions
What does Dr. George prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. George's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (275), Amlodipine Besylate (240) and Levothyroxine Sodium (158).
How does Dr. George's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 47 medications with a state comparison, Dr. George prescribes 6 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 12 about as often and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. George 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.
