RAYMOND E WINICKI MD
Prescription History 1720083421
Otolaryngology in Waterbury, CT
What does Dr. Winicki prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Winicki wrote 1,442 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Azelastine Hcl, with 251 prescriptions for 116 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. Winicki prescribes.
Medications 25 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 Connecticut prescribers.
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 251 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 7 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $26.36 per fill, versus $26.03 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 180 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $16.02 per fill, versus $14.85 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 150 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $12.85 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 product is used to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the nose such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, sneezing, and post-nasal drip.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 132 prescriptions for Azelastine-Fluticasone, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $96.77 per fill, versus $105.92 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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 103 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.08 per fill, versus $14.95 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 77 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.69 per fill, versus $7.56 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 65 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.82 per fill, versus $14.54 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 eczema of the outer ear (also known as chronic itchy ear).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 63 prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $42.66 per fill, versus $40.60 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 62 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.33 per fill, versus $10.53 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 38 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $14.68 per fill, versus $10.69 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 36 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.05 per fill, versus $9.10 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 skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 35 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4,140.36 per fill, versus $4,179.30 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 33 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $26.58 per fill, versus $27.17 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 32 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $15.11 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 31 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 64% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.51 per fill, versus $4.39 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 medication is used to treat bacterial ear infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 26 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $84.91 per fill, versus $104.38 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 18 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $21.27 per fill, versus $9.53 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 to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 17 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 65% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $95.93 per fill, versus $37.66 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 eye infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 16 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 27% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $67.82 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 15 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $106.91 per fill, versus $38.57 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 23% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $15.71 per fill, versus $23.90 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.07 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Acetic acid is used to treat an outer ear infection (external otitis).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 11 prescriptions for Acetic Acid, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $16.17 per fill, versus $17.23 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Winicki wrote 11 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $4.50 per fill, versus $8.21 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. Winicki’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Winicki prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Winicki's most prescribed medications were Azelastine Hcl (251), Fluticasone Propionate (180) and Pantoprazole Sodium (150).
How does Dr. Winicki's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Winicki prescribes 10 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 3 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Winicki 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 Connecticut 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.
