MADELINE RUTH FRISCHMAN PA-C
Prescription History 1619688736
Physician Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA
What does Madeline Frischman prescribe?
In 2024, Madeline Frischman wrote 826 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 62 prescriptions for 23 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 Madeline Frischman prescribes.
Medications 34 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 62 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $16.32 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 56 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $3.44 per fill, versus $6.63 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 52 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $10.98 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 47 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 43 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $11.18 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 39 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $10.10 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 37 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $18.08 per fill, versus $14.77 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 36 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 30 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $33.40 per fill, versus $32.33 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 28 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $1,183.59 per fill, versus $796.82 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 28 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $26.05 per fill, versus $17.08 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 26 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,354.71 per fill, versus $1,230.71 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 23 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $10.13 per fill, versus $12.00 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 23 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $24.80 per fill, versus $22.50 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 22 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.07 per fill, versus $23.41 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 21 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $8.52 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $11.98 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,551.24 per fill, versus $952.57 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 18 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $13.68 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 13% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $16.16 per fill, versus $15.71 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $8.60 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $25.01 per fill, versus $16.56 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.88 per fill, versus $5.46 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 13 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.32 per fill, versus $26.87 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $12.34 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $2.17 per fill, versus $4.95 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 13 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $204.67 per fill, versus $113.34 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 10% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $7.55 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $6.56 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 depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $8.85 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $7.51 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 11 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $13.57 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, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 11 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.56 per fill, versus $223.91 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Madeline Frischman wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.91 per fill, versus $6.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Madeline Frischman’s prescriptions
What does Madeline Frischman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Madeline Frischman's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (62), Amlodipine Besylate (56) and Levothyroxine Sodium (52).
How does Madeline Frischman's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Madeline Frischman prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber and 33 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Madeline Frischman 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 Pennsylvania 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.
