MICHAL J TRACZ M.D.
Prescription History 1528032521
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in West Nyack, NY
What does Dr. Tracz prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tracz wrote 1,563 Medicare prescriptions for 49 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 189 prescriptions for 69 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. Tracz prescribes.
Medications 49 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 189 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.87 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
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. Tracz wrote 68 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $12.59 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
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. Tracz wrote 66 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $10.34 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
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. Tracz wrote 58 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.44 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
Torsemide 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. Tracz wrote 51 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $16.54 per fill, versus $15.60 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
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. Tracz wrote 48 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $15.46 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
Dapagliflozin 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. Tracz wrote 44 prescriptions for Farxiga, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,271.10 per fill, versus $974.53 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. Tracz wrote 41 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $16.57 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 41 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $15.99 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 40 prescriptions for Valsartan, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $33.14 per fill, versus $26.15 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 39 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $9.09 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 39 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $146.53 per fill, versus $180.90 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 37 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $17.20 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
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 37 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $150.65 per fill, versus $91.15 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 35 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.38 per fill, versus $6.31 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 35 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.75 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 35 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $9.29 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. Tracz wrote 35 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.48 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 34 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $12.37 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 31 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.59 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 31 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $28.09 per fill, versus $18.50 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $13.14 per fill, versus $13.13 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. Tracz wrote 25 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $18.53 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 25 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $5.43 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 24 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.40 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 24 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $26.79 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 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. Tracz wrote 24 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.62 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 24 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $7.41 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 23 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.17 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 22 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $20.39 per fill, versus $17.57 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
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. Tracz wrote 21 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $7.23 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 21 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $8.37 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
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. Tracz wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.32 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
Irbesartan 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. Tracz wrote 19 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $83.06 per fill, versus $26.33 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. Tracz wrote 19 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.18 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 18 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $7.11 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $16.04 per fill, versus $13.04 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 17 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $20.19 per fill, versus $27.58 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
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. Tracz wrote 17 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.66 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.
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. Tracz wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.67 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 15 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $15.60 per fill, versus $18.03 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $25.84 per fill, versus $16.56 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
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. Tracz wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $33.37 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 14 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $63.90 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $25.37 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 medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 13 prescriptions for Eplerenone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $145.48 per fill, versus $79.96 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.92 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
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 12 prescriptions for Colchicine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $105.54 per fill, versus $61.42 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
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Tracz wrote 12 prescriptions for Velphoro, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3,319.51 per fill, versus $2,620.94 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. Tracz’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tracz prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tracz's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (189), Rosuvastatin Calcium (68) and Losartan Potassium (66).
How does Dr. Tracz's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 49 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tracz prescribes 10 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 39 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tracz 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.
