DR. HAMID JOSEPH OBEID MD
Prescription History 1548251663
Otolaryngology in Rome, NY
What does Dr. Obeid prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Obeid wrote 1,211 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, with 312 prescriptions for 119 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. Obeid prescribes.
Medications 22 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 312 prescriptions for Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, about 8.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $47.86 per fill, versus $20.94 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 300 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 4.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.23 per fill, versus $12.76 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 121 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.93 per fill, versus $19.79 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
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. Obeid wrote 48 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.48 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 45 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.07 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 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. Obeid wrote 45 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.48 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
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 37 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $46.23 per fill, versus $40.16 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $20.88 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 31 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $11.92 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 27 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $5.54 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 26 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $0.81 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 bacterial ear infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 25 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $131.02 per fill, versus $112.45 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 25 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $9.83 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 24 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.38 per fill, versus $4.76 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
Fluticasone is used to treat a certain condition of the nose (chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 18 prescriptions for Xhance, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $706.86 per fill, versus $774.49 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 17 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $19.20 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
This medication is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 13 prescriptions for Cevimeline Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $84.58 per fill, versus $149.05 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.57 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 used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 13 prescriptions for Dupixent Syringe, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3,433.95 per fill, versus $3,976.29 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 13 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.80 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
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. Obeid wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.88 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Obeid wrote 13 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.55 per fill, versus $61.28 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. Obeid’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Obeid prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Obeid's most prescribed medications were Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (312), Fluticasone Propionate (300) and Azelastine Hcl (121).
How does Dr. Obeid's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Obeid prescribes 6 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 3 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Obeid 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.
