DR. JOHN VITALI MD
Prescription History 1609829985
Internal Medicine in Howell, NJ
What does Dr. Vitali prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Vitali wrote 199 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Alprazolam, with 44 prescriptions for 15 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. Vitali prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Jersey prescribers.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 44 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $5.93 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 18 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $10.71 per fill, versus $11.22 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 15 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 24% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $17.19 per fill, versus $12.23 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 15 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $14.02 per fill, versus $9.17 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $6.99 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $7.53 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 13 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $9.72 per fill, versus $13.14 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $6.87 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 39% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.08 per fill, versus $8.42 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 23% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $0.79 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $10.27 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $25.59 per fill, versus $17.09 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Vitali wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 18% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,036.61 per fill, versus $1,351.08 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. Vitali’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Vitali prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vitali's most prescribed medications were Alprazolam (44), Levothyroxine Sodium (18) and Escitalopram Oxalate (15).
How does Dr. Vitali's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Vitali prescribes 13 less often than the typical New Jersey prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Vitali 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 Jersey 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.
