ALICIA ALTERIO MD
Prescription History 1588076558
Surgery in Providence, RI
What does Dr. Alterio prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Alterio wrote 116 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Tramadol Hcl, with 37 prescriptions for 36 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. Alterio prescribes.
Medications 6 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 Rhode Island prescribers.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Alterio wrote 37 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $9.08 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Alterio wrote 29 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 25% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $17.10 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Alterio wrote 16 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 68% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $106.97 per fill, versus $147.47 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
Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Alterio wrote 12 prescriptions for Ec-Naproxen, about 74% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $22.44 per fill, versus $74.77 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Alterio wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 41% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $9.74 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 Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Alterio wrote 11 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $6.11 per fill, versus $10.39 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. Alterio’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Alterio prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Alterio's most prescribed medications were Tramadol Hcl (37), Omeprazole (29) and Ursodiol (16).
How does Dr. Alterio's prescribing compare with other Rhode Island prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Alterio prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Rhode Island prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Alterio 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 Rhode Island 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.
