DIANE POTASH APN
Prescription History 1669808721
Nurse Practitioner in North Brunswick, NJ
What does Diane Potash prescribe?
In 2024, Diane Potash wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 14 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 Diane Potash prescribes.
Medications 6 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Diane Potash wrote 14 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $17.19 per fill, versus $11.16 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Diane Potash wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $298.50 per fill, versus $883.39 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 New Jersey prescribers
Diane Potash wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $5.24 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Diane Potash wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 22% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $16.51 per fill, versus $10.88 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Diane Potash wrote 12 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 30% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.07 per fill, versus $46.20 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
Diane Potash wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 18% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $16.85 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.
Questions about Diane Potash’s prescriptions
What does Diane Potash prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Diane Potash's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (14), Eliquis (13) and Furosemide (13).
How does Diane Potash's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Diane Potash prescribes 6 less often than the typical New Jersey prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Diane Potash 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.
