MRS. POLLY JANE YOUNG NP
Prescription History 1669401022
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Gloversville, NY
What does Polly Young prescribe?
In 2024, Polly Young wrote 155 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Cefuroxime (cefuroxime axetil), with 45 prescriptions for 43 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 Polly Young prescribes.
Medications 5 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Polly Young wrote 45 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.29 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Polly Young wrote 35 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $8.73 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Polly Young wrote 34 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.41 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Polly Young wrote 25 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $4.76 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Polly Young wrote 16 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $22.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Polly Young’s prescriptions
What does Polly Young prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Polly Young's most prescribed medications were Cefuroxime (45), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (35) and Prednisone (34).
How does Polly Young's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Polly Young prescribes 2 more often than the typical New York prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Polly Young 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.
