DR. JOSHUA DAMIAN SALVI MD, PHD
Prescription History 1548758675
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Boston, MA
What does Dr. Salvi prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Salvi wrote 254 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Clonazepam, with 34 prescriptions.
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. Salvi prescribes.
Medications 15 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 34 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $8.14 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).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $25.86 per fill, versus $11.95 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 22 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $26.49 per fill, versus $36.22 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 20 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $2.06 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 19 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.12 per fill, versus $6.58 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 19 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $31.83 per fill, versus $45.87 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 19 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.14 per fill, versus $13.27 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 14 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $21.84 per fill, versus $20.54 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 12 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 27% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $39.92 per fill, versus $72.25 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 12 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 29% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $49.78 per fill, versus $25.39 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 12 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $16.42 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 12 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 20% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $0.85 per fill, versus $6.11 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $29.75 per fill, versus $42.54 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
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 11 prescriptions for Dayvigo, about 64% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $344.44 per fill, versus $331.22 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Salvi wrote 11 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 20% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.84 per fill, versus $14.45 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. Salvi’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Salvi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Salvi's most prescribed medications were Clonazepam (34), Fluoxetine Hcl (25) and Memantine Hcl (22).
How does Dr. Salvi's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Salvi prescribes 15 less often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Salvi 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 Massachusetts 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.
