MS. NOLYN C NYATANGA DO
Prescription History 1518101708
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Valley Stream, NY
What does Dr. Nyatanga prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nyatanga wrote 1,682 Medicare prescriptions for 52 medications. The most prescribed was Anastrozole, with 132 prescriptions for 48 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. Nyatanga prescribes.
Medications 52 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
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 132 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $17.23 per fill, versus $17.15 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
This medication is used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure) and people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer (cancer that does not involve the bone marrow or blood cells).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 105 prescriptions for Aranesp, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3,190.77 per fill, versus $2,949.40 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
Denosumab is used to treat bone problems that may occur in people with multiple myeloma or in people with cancer that has spread to the bones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 80 prescriptions for Xgeva, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3,077.10 per fill, versus $3,109.63 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 product is a combination of 2 medications: fosnetupitant and palonosetron.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 79 prescriptions for Akynzeo, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,102.36 per fill, versus $1,092.49 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
This medication is used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure), people receiving zidovudine to treat HIV, and people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer (cancer that does
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 73 prescriptions for Procrit, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2,014.75 per fill, versus $1,833.74 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 72 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $712.07 per fill, versus $874.81 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
This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 64 prescriptions for Darzalex Faspro, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11,459.28 per fill, versus $13,974.38 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. Nyatanga wrote 62 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.71 per fill, versus $17.32 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 types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 59 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $16.78 per fill, versus $18.84 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 49 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $16,507.04 per fill, versus $17,395.04 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 used to treat certain cancers (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 48 prescriptions for Imbruvica, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16,413.02 per fill, versus $15,824.19 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 47 prescriptions for Bortezomib, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1,344.55 per fill, versus $1,171.21 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 45 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $10.29 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 44 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.00 per fill, versus $4.12 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. Nyatanga wrote 39 prescriptions for Neulasta Onpro, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7,168.34 per fill, versus $6,480.20 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
This medication is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 37 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3,805.37 per fill, versus $2,550.84 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
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 32 prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $24.44 per fill, versus $23.96 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
Leuprolide is used to treat advanced prostate cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 26 prescriptions for Lupron Depot, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $5,580.64 per fill, versus $5,571.58 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 25 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $734.01 per fill, versus $942.48 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 24 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $20.46 per fill, versus $11.99 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 24 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 64% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13,500.49 per fill, versus $13,303.25 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
Pembrolizumab is used to treat cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 23 prescriptions for Keytruda, about 76% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11,262.25 per fill, versus $11,467.90 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 23 prescriptions for Palonosetron Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $67.40 per fill, versus $96.18 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 types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 22 prescriptions for Exemestane, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $114.73 per fill, versus $141.07 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. Nyatanga wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $9.36 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 22 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $11.22 per fill, versus $14.03 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
Filgrastim is a man-made version of a certain natural substance made by your body.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 22 prescriptions for Zarxio, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1,301.47 per fill, versus $2,110.16 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
Trastuzumab is used to treat certain types of breast, stomach, or esophagus cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 20 prescriptions for Ontruzant, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3,506.20 per fill, versus $4,400.17 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 19 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.04 per fill, versus $25.41 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.92 per fill, versus $8.73 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 types of cancer (such as mantle cell lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma - SLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 19 prescriptions for Calquence, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9,676.61 per fill, versus $14,010.64 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 19 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.65 per fill, versus $4.82 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
This medication is used to treat certain cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 18 prescriptions for Brukinsa, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $14,983.95 per fill, versus $13,440.81 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 18 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $6.21 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 18 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 69% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.05 per fill, versus $5.47 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 18 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $3.39 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 17 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $7.09 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.14 per fill, versus $19.76 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
This medication is used to treat certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 16 prescriptions for Jakafi, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17,531.05 per fill, versus $16,282.09 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
This medication is a man-made antibody (IgG1) used to treat various types of cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 16 prescriptions for Mvasi, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5,789.10 per fill, versus $6,061.86 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
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 16 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.52 per fill, versus $15.16 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
This medication is used to treat advanced cancer of the colon and rectum.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxaliplatin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $216.95 per fill, versus $721.95 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
Denosumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 14 prescriptions for Prolia, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,702.02 per fill, versus $1,687.03 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $15.52 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 anemia caused by certain blood and bone marrow disorders (such as beta thalassemia, myelodysplastic syndromes).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 12 prescriptions for Reblozyl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13,792.27 per fill, versus $13,937.84 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 long-acting form of lanreotide.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 12 prescriptions for Somatuline Depot, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8,456.63 per fill, versus $9,042.58 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 high level of potassium in your blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 12 prescriptions for Sps, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $147.72 per fill, versus $131.08 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
This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $16.88 per fill, versus $21.65 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $0.97 per fill, versus $7.68 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $32.65 per fill, versus $22.91 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
This medication is used to treat low platelet levels in people who have a certain blood disorder called chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) or who have chronic hepatitis C.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 11 prescriptions for Promacta, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $19,770.42 per fill, versus $13,059.99 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Nyatanga wrote 11 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $9.55 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. Nyatanga’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nyatanga prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nyatanga's most prescribed medications were Anastrozole (132), Aranesp (105) and Xgeva (80).
How does Dr. Nyatanga's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 52 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nyatanga prescribes 10 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 13 about as often and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nyatanga 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.
