DR. PHYLLIS BENDER EDELHEIT M.D.
Prescription History 1629104021
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Oyster Bay, NY
What does Dr. Edelheit prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Edelheit wrote 726 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Topiramate, with 124 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. Edelheit prescribes.
Medications 29 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 124 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 3.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $13.00 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 43 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 42 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $33.74 per fill, versus $8.71 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 42 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17.90 per fill, versus $13.59 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 42 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.13 per fill, versus $50.86 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 39 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $49.26 per fill, versus $23.60 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 36 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.28 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 31 prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $40.10 per fill, versus $116.67 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 24 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.25 per fill, versus $31.52 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 23 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $13.78 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
Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 22 prescriptions for Zonisamide, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.02 per fill, versus $33.85 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
Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 20 prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about 80% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $55.64 per fill, versus $39.76 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 20 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $513.32 per fill, versus $259.93 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 18 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.95 per fill, versus $30.12 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 17 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $39.13 per fill, versus $13.60 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 17 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $14.67 per fill, versus $10.95 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 16 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.88 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 14 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $10.29 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $0.85 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 14 prescriptions for Galantamine Er, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $115.77 per fill, versus $90.43 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, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $23.65 per fill, versus $16.33 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 12 prescriptions for Amantadine, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $26.46 per fill, versus $47.11 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
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 12 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.71 per fill, versus $17.15 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 12 prescriptions for Belsomra, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $450.67 per fill, versus $425.98 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
Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 12 prescriptions for Desmopressin Acetate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $33.73 per fill, versus $63.07 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $28.04 per fill, versus $51.96 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 12 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.72 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 12 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $31.16 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 medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Edelheit wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.87 per fill, versus $91.15 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. Edelheit’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Edelheit prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Edelheit's most prescribed medications were Topiramate (124), Levothyroxine Sodium (43) and Clonazepam (42).
How does Dr. Edelheit's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Edelheit prescribes 3 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 5 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Edelheit 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.
