DR. JERRY L JURADO M.D.
Prescription History 1720004021
Family Medicine in Union City, NJ
What does Dr. Jurado prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Jurado wrote 14,266 Medicare prescriptions for 153 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 927 prescriptions for 346 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. Jurado prescribes.
Medications 153 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
Rosuvastatin 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
Dr. Jurado wrote 927 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 6.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (140). Medicare paid $20.36 per fill, versus $16.49 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
Dr. Jurado wrote 509 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 4.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $8.23 per fill, versus $8.98 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 507 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 8.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $25.77 per fill, versus $26.79 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
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
Dr. Jurado wrote 490 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $10.31 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 412 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 3.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $15.32 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 390 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $6.99 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 326 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $10.27 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 304 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,421.65 per fill, versus $1,351.08 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 301 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 5.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.30 per fill, versus $16.10 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 298 prescriptions for Januvia, about 7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,244.10 per fill, versus $942.56 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 280 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 5.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $80.93 per fill, versus $126.87 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 261 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 5.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,296.03 per fill, versus $1,000.28 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 252 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $9.32 per fill, versus $11.22 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 a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 240 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about 7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,325.32 per fill, versus $1,047.52 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 239 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 4.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,296.96 per fill, versus $1,057.01 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 232 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 5.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $506.55 per fill, versus $489.15 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 228 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 3.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $29.17 per fill, versus $29.58 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 227 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 5.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $37.87 per fill, versus $28.74 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 219 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $9.00 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 combination of 2 drugs: dapagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 216 prescriptions for Xigduo Xr, about 6.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,269.28 per fill, versus $1,017.68 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 214 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $14.81 per fill, versus $16.52 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 212 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 7.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2,226.90 per fill, versus $1,550.60 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 204 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $13.09 per fill, versus $13.14 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 199 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 5.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $144.09 per fill, versus $118.99 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 193 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 6.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $34.49 per fill, versus $35.61 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 192 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 5.1 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.89 per fill, versus $14.41 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 191 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $13.85 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 179 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 4.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.18 per fill, versus $10.91 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 173 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 4.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $16.15 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 171 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.23 per fill, versus $13.86 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 168 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $14.21 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 166 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $10.32 per fill, versus $12.73 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 154 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.09 per fill, versus $9.17 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 147 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 4.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.37 per fill, versus $9.31 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 146 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 5.1 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $10.17 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 144 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.89 per fill, versus $3.82 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 124 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $7.92 per fill, versus $9.78 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 116 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $24.61 per fill, versus $21.51 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 115 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $7.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 112 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about 3.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $24.62 per fill, versus $34.27 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 110 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.29 per fill, versus $4.19 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 103 prescriptions for Linzess, about 2.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,184.40 per fill, versus $790.84 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 101 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.74 per fill, versus $13.12 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 101 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $7.64 per fill, versus $7.53 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 101 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1,064.85 per fill, versus $837.87 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 100 prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about 3.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $249.31 per fill, versus $366.71 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
Dr. Jurado wrote 94 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,093.11 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 89 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,056.64 per fill, versus $979.40 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 88 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,420.26 per fill, versus $1,301.10 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
Dr. Jurado wrote 87 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.48 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.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 86 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $993.72 per fill, versus $964.85 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
Finerenone is used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, heart attacks, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 85 prescriptions for Kerendia, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,567.72 per fill, versus $1,037.27 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 83 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $17.00 per fill, versus $30.33 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 81 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.24 per fill, versus $5.93 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 80 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $20.58 per fill, versus $21.80 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 75 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $37.96 per fill, versus $32.77 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 71 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.23 per fill, versus $13.22 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 70 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,036.08 per fill, versus $793.46 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 70 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.69 per fill, versus $6.25 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 65 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,156.57 per fill, versus $753.05 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 62 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $44.11 per fill, versus $48.25 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
Dr. Jurado wrote 60 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 82% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.66 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
Dr. Jurado wrote 60 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.25 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 59 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $8.86 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 58 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.43 per fill, versus $14.88 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
This vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 55 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (284). Medicare paid $197.10 per fill, versus $189.61 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 55 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2,411.87 per fill, versus $1,352.80 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
Simvastatin 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
Dr. Jurado wrote 53 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 85% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.85 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 52 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.78 per fill, versus $8.24 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
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 52 prescriptions for Ztlido, about 83% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,122.32 per fill, versus $665.39 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 47 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 73% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.93 per fill, versus $14.57 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 45 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $27.39 per fill, versus $31.41 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 42 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 89% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $7.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 41 prescriptions for Alcohol Swabs, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $3.65 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 39 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $82.45 per fill, versus $115.37 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 37 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 66% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.67 per fill, versus $20.90 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
Pravastatin 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
Dr. Jurado wrote 36 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 80% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $13.86 per fill, versus $14.71 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 vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 34 prescriptions for Terconazole, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $21.76 per fill, versus $25.87 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 33 prescriptions for Atenolol, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $8.50 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 vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 32 prescriptions for Arexvy, about 13% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (251). Medicare paid $270.91 per fill, versus $268.45 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 32 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $8.02 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 anxiety.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 32 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 68% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.56 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 31 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.32 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Exenatide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 30 prescriptions for Bydureon Bcise, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $1,039.52 per fill, versus $1,095.35 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 30 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $6.53 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 30 prescriptions for Dapagliflozin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $916.73 per fill, versus $501.08 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 beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 30 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $17.88 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 29 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $8.42 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 29 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $6.46 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 depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 28 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 71% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $40.43 per fill, versus $25.39 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 28 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 77% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $32.49 per fill, versus $24.93 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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 28 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $31.48 per fill, versus $23.39 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 27 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 89% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.75 per fill, versus $18.05 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $9.68 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 82% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $114.66 per fill, versus $156.69 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
Ertugliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 27 prescriptions for Steglatro, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $608.32 per fill, versus $372.28 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 26 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.61 per fill, versus $16.57 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 26 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $28.28 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 26 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $22.01 per fill, versus $31.69 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 25 prescriptions for Repatha Syringe, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $823.01 per fill, versus $862.70 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 23 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $20.77 per fill, versus $32.09 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $14.83 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 23 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 90% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $200.18 per fill, versus $87.42 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
This vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the past.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 22 prescriptions for Boostrix Tdap, about 7% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (313). Medicare paid $54.19 per fill, versus $60.90 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 22 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $59.52 per fill, versus $61.11 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 21 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 74% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $33.73 per fill, versus $39.90 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
This combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 20 prescriptions for Janumet, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,060.50 per fill, versus $942.47 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 pain, itching, swelling, and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids and other problems of the anal area (such as anal fissures, itching).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 20 prescriptions for Procto-Med Hc, about 78% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $13.42 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
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Olmesartan, about 72% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $71.45 per fill, versus $59.18 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 a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 19 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $85.71 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 19 prescriptions for Methimazole, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.71 per fill, versus $11.62 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 conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.82 per fill, versus $7.99 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 19 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $8.25 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 19 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 64% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $55.79 per fill, versus $69.59 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 18 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $28.67 per fill, versus $30.51 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 combination of 2 drugs: ertugliflozin and metformin.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Fewer than five New Jersey prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 18 prescriptions for Synjardy, about 74% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1,499.83 per fill, versus $972.96 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 by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $39.96 per fill, versus $26.88 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
Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 17 prescriptions for Levemir Flexpen, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $156.23 per fill, versus $208.14 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
Denosumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 17 prescriptions for Prolia, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,729.43 per fill, versus $1,692.50 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 17 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $92.00 per fill, versus $66.00 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 16 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 41% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $927.12 per fill, versus $515.53 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $18.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Fewer than five New Jersey prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 16 prescriptions for Toujeo Max Solostar, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $588.64 per fill, versus $1,053.39 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
Alogliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 15 prescriptions for Alogliptin, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $301.39 per fill, versus $137.28 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 15 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.60 per fill, versus $34.90 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
This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 15 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 80% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $35.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 14 prescriptions for Alcohol Pads, about 64% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $25.42 per fill, versus $65.82 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 symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 14 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 23% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $25.40 per fill, versus $34.33 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 types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 14 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about 64% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $82.20 per fill, versus $128.64 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 14 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.10 per fill, versus $11.85 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 14 prescriptions for Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $84.34 per fill, versus $73.17 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 in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 13 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 32% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $30.98 per fill, versus $37.93 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
Sitagliptin/metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 13 prescriptions for Janumet Xr, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1,006.04 per fill, versus $862.69 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 high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 13 prescriptions for Lokelma, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,447.10 per fill, versus $799.23 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 along with a proper diet and other medications to help lower "bad" cholesterol (such as LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 13 prescriptions for Nexlizet, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $1,074.89 per fill, versus $837.91 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 30% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 13 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $60.30 per fill, versus $79.58 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $20.22 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 12 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16.12 per fill, versus $26.28 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
Chlorzoxazone is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorzoxazone, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1,163.55 per fill, versus $143.68 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 12 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 40% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.29 per fill, versus $20.72 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
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 Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 26% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $4.35 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 12 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.10 per fill, versus $22.04 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 12 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $31.57 per fill, versus $40.23 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 vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the past.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 11 prescriptions for Adacel Tdap, about 23% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $47.22 per fill, versus $61.00 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 11 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 29% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $26.36 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 11 prescriptions for Colchicine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $37.17 per fill, versus $62.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 11 prescriptions for Comfort Ez Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $117.13 per fill, versus $115.70 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 11 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 31% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.33 per fill, versus $15.30 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 skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 11 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 33% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $30.69 per fill, versus $34.59 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Jurado wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $9.34 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. Jurado’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Jurado prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Jurado's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (927), Metformin Hcl (509) and Ezetimibe (507).
How does Dr. Jurado's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 151 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Jurado prescribes 70 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber, 25 about as often and 56 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Jurado 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.
