RONALD TAMLER MD
Prescription History 1508897521
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in New York, NY
What does Dr. Tamler prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tamler wrote 974 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Trulicity (dulaglutide), with 87 prescriptions for 15 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. Tamler prescribes.
Medications 29 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
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. Tamler wrote 87 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,503.94 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
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. Tamler wrote 81 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,298.33 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
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. Tamler wrote 80 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,744.73 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 79 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $12.38 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
Tirzepatide 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. Tamler wrote 57 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,561.76 per fill, versus $1,279.00 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
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. Tamler wrote 42 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.53 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
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. Tamler wrote 38 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $106.97 per fill, versus $117.03 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 38 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $529.63 per fill, versus $628.67 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
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. Tamler wrote 36 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $17.79 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 35 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $162.67 per fill, versus $205.45 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
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. Tamler wrote 34 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $12.26 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 31 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $11.04 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
Sitagliptin/metformin 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. Tamler wrote 30 prescriptions for Janumet Xr, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $787.72 per fill, versus $833.56 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. Tamler wrote 28 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $346.29 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
This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 28 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $861.64 per fill, versus $1,007.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 26 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $112.06 per fill, versus $80.28 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
Acarbose 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. Tamler wrote 23 prescriptions for Acarbose, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $64.67 per fill, versus $25.99 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
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. Tamler wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $12.63 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
This medication is a combination of 3 drugs: empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 22 prescriptions for Trijardy Xr, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,174.09 per fill, versus $906.17 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
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. Tamler wrote 21 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $17.28 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 20 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $196.41 per fill, versus $206.16 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
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. Tamler wrote 18 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $7.50 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 17 prescriptions for Fiasp Flextouch, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1,262.45 per fill, versus $683.79 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 16 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.86 per fill, versus $7.76 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
Linagliptin 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. Tamler wrote 16 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $672.37 per fill, versus $729.82 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
Glimepiride 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. Tamler wrote 13 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $9.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 12 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.92 per fill, versus $19.43 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 12 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $31.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tamler wrote 11 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $137.35 per fill, versus $74.61 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. Tamler’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tamler prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tamler's most prescribed medications were Trulicity (87), Jardiance (81) and Ozempic (80).
How does Dr. Tamler's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tamler prescribes 3 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 10 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tamler 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.
