JOSEPH P PARENTEAU
Prescription History 1497338321
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Cleveland, OH
What does Joseph Parenteau prescribe?
In 2024, Joseph Parenteau wrote 537 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 75 prescriptions for 20 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 Joseph Parenteau prescribes.
Medications 28 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 Ohio 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 75 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $7.05 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 41 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 39% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $7.41 per fill, versus $14.20 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 30 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 26% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $8.81 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $1.82 per fill, versus $5.34 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.85 per fill, versus $8.75 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 23% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $0.99 per fill, versus $4.55 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 21 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $17.28 per fill, versus $11.28 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 18 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.88 per fill, versus $10.69 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.34 per fill, versus $11.31 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 18 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 29% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.71 per fill, versus $8.76 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 18 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $13.17 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 17 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,325.84 per fill, versus $991.08 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 17 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $909.51 per fill, versus $1,253.97 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 17 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $13.02 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $13.37 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $13.23 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 14 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1.26 per fill, versus $8.74 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $6.67 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $13.28 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 13 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 17% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $10.47 per fill, versus $20.26 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $0.66 per fill, versus $8.44 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 12 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $12.62 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 12 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $23.49 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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 12 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 7% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $7.27 per fill, versus $9.60 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $27.03 per fill, versus $26.98 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 8% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $4.02 per fill, versus $5.77 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 34% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.57 per fill, versus $7.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Joseph Parenteau wrote 11 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $101.73 per fill, versus $85.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Joseph Parenteau’s prescriptions
What does Joseph Parenteau prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Parenteau's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (75), Gabapentin (41) and Losartan Potassium (30).
How does Joseph Parenteau's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Joseph Parenteau prescribes 28 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Joseph Parenteau 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 Ohio 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.
