DR. JONATHAN E GAGE M.D.
Prescription History 1528083607
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in New Haven, CT
What does Dr. Gage prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gage wrote 7,831 Medicare prescriptions for 51 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 1,097 prescriptions for 334 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. Gage prescribes.
Medications 51 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 1,097 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $11.35 per fill, versus $9.44 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 674 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $14.22 per fill, versus $13.21 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 646 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 6.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $1,206.55 per fill, versus $932.04 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 566 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 14 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $39.36 per fill, versus $30.58 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 519 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 12 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $20.09 per fill, versus $21.89 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 443 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $9.31 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 422 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 15 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.03 per fill, versus $9.10 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 416 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $5.40 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 313 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $19.73 per fill, versus $20.84 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 311 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 6.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $11.89 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 235 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.13 per fill, versus $8.91 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 227 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $6.41 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 196 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $14.35 per fill, versus $12.69 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 157 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $6.80 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 150 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $4.38 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 121 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,349.51 per fill, versus $988.09 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
Nadolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 98 prescriptions for Nadolol, about 5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $38.31 per fill, versus $44.12 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 98 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $20.13 per fill, versus $9.34 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 95 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.48 per fill, versus $11.80 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 87 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $28.04 per fill, versus $28.08 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 79 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $14.60 per fill, versus $8.95 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 68 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $7.97 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
Lovastatin 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 66 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.37 per fill, versus $9.33 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 65 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $12.39 per fill, versus $10.50 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 51 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $46.92 per fill, versus $23.72 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 used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 50 prescriptions for Entresto, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1,662.04 per fill, versus $1,137.07 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 48 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $13.16 per fill, versus $17.25 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 45 prescriptions for Tiadylt Er, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $27.70 per fill, versus $26.20 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 44 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.05 per fill, versus $14.08 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 41 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $34.42 per fill, versus $39.51 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 36 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $61.33 per fill, versus $63.88 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 serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 31 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $35.17 per fill, versus $27.03 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
Fluvastatin 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluvastatin Sodium, about 88% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $112.61 per fill, versus $87.03 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 24 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 88% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $39.90 per fill, versus $27.59 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 23 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,606.43 per fill, versus $1,012.87 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 23 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $24.75 per fill, versus $25.55 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 34% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.45 per fill, versus $7.50 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 21 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $17.77 per fill, versus $26.75 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 20 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $14.32 per fill, versus $22.96 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 19 prescriptions for Cartia Xt, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $26.86 per fill, versus $30.75 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 19 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (La), about 74% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $130.01 per fill, versus $45.05 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 18 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 34% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,155.10 per fill, versus $1,144.16 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 17 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about 82% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $38.14 per fill, versus $50.81 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 16 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $16.98 per fill, versus $20.16 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 15 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.93 per fill, versus $23.16 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.24 per fill, versus $6.64 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
This medication is used to treat heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 13 prescriptions for Corlanor, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $476.20 per fill, versus $752.58 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 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 13 prescriptions for Jantoven, about 64% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $16.15 per fill, versus $12.73 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 13 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 73% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $10.78 per fill, versus $15.61 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 is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 27% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1.89 per fill, versus $2.60 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Gage wrote 11 prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $24.03 per fill, versus $30.44 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. Gage’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gage prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gage's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (1,097), Metoprolol Succinate (674) and Eliquis (646).
How does Dr. Gage's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 51 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gage prescribes 29 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 10 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gage 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 Connecticut 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.
