BENJAMIN B CHOI MD
Prescription History 1528101607
Urology in New York, NY
What does Dr. Choi prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Choi wrote 2,136 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Finasteride, with 639 prescriptions for 150 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. Choi prescribes.
Medications 23 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 639 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 9.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $15.67 per fill, versus $11.69 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 480 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 4.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $21.22 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
Silodosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 238 prescriptions for Silodosin, about 5.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $79.72 per fill, versus $86.78 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 185 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 3.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $514.52 per fill, versus $630.56 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 102 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about 4.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $29.82 per fill, versus $44.54 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
Tadalafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 79 prescriptions for Tadalafil, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $34.61 per fill, versus $427.24 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 55 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 74% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $488.25 per fill, versus $684.47 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 used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 53 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $34.33 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 38 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $66.06 per fill, versus $69.27 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. Choi wrote 31 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 88% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $183.32 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 30 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $3.56 per fill, versus $4.43 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 29 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.12 per fill, versus $13.08 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 to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 24 prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $34.62 per fill, versus $86.44 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 23 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.31 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 20 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $28.35 per fill, versus $19.68 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 20 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $32.09 per fill, versus $53.46 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 15 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $10.11 per fill, versus $7.58 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
Silodosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 14 prescriptions for Rapaflo, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $402.99 per fill, versus $303.71 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. Choi wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.30 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. Choi wrote 13 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.56 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
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 13 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $10.54 per fill, versus $80.43 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 a hormone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 11 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $78.48 per fill, versus $84.40 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
This medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Choi wrote 11 prescriptions for Testosterone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $222.62 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.
Questions about Dr. Choi’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Choi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Choi's most prescribed medications were Finasteride (639), Tamsulosin Hcl (480) and Silodosin (238).
How does Dr. Choi's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Choi prescribes 7 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 6 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Choi 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.
