JOSHUA EPSTEIN DPM
Prescription History 1669906921
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Gainesville, FL
What does Dr. Epstein prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Epstein wrote 344 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 57 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 Dr. Epstein prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 57 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $3.89 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 55 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 49 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.96 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 39 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.11 per fill, versus $7.52 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 38 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.86 per fill, versus $7.95 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 25 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 67% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $11.74 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 24 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $7.18 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
This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 17 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $19.35 per fill, versus $20.11 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
This medication is used to treat minor skin infections (such as impetigo, folliculitis) or minor infections related to some skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, minor burns/cuts/wounds).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 15 prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $33.44 per fill, versus $33.83 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 13 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $7.38 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 a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Epstein wrote 12 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.66 per fill, versus $19.53 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. Epstein’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Epstein prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Epstein's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (57), Mupirocin (55) and Ibuprofen (49).
How does Dr. Epstein's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Epstein prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Florida prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Epstein 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 Florida 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.
