JOY TANG MD
Prescription History 1679006019
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Columbus, OH
What does Dr. Tang prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tang wrote 306 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Anastrozole, with 115 prescriptions for 33 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. Tang 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 115 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $11.65 per fill, versus $17.45 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 30 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $20.26 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
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 27 prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 83% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.15 per fill, versus $27.22 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 cancers (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 26 prescriptions for Imbruvica, about 80% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17,489.40 per fill, versus $15,691.86 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.69 per fill, versus $3.48 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 23 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.22 per fill, versus $13.41 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 15 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $16.76 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 12 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 37% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.32 per fill, versus $12.42 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
Tivozanib is used to treat kidney cancer.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 12 prescriptions for Fotivda, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $31,035.70 per fill, versus $29,807.74 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 11 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 34% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $16.14 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Tang wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 29% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.60 per fill, versus $20.83 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. Tang’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tang prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tang's most prescribed medications were Anastrozole (115), Potassium Chloride (30) and Tamoxifen Citrate (27).
How does Dr. Tang's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tang prescribes 1 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 3 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tang 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 Ohio 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.
