ALISON FISCHER KITAY M.D.
Prescription History 1659538726
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What does Dr. Kitay prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kitay wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Tramadol Hcl, with 35 prescriptions for 35 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. Kitay prescribes.
Medications 4 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 Maryland prescribers.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kitay wrote 35 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1.93 per fill, versus $7.26 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kitay wrote 26 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $15.72 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kitay wrote 18 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $33.49 per fill, versus $31.37 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Kitay wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium Er, about 27% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $27.86 per fill, versus $29.91 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. Kitay’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kitay prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kitay's most prescribed medications were Tramadol Hcl (35), Oxycodone Hcl (26) and Celecoxib (18).
How does Dr. Kitay's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kitay prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Maryland prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kitay 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 Maryland 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.
