SUSAN SCHAYES MD
Prescription History 1720183254
Family Medicine in Decatur, GA
What does Dr. Schayes prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Schayes wrote 2,218 Medicare prescriptions for 58 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 151 prescriptions for 100 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. Schayes prescribes.
Medications 58 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 Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 151 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 78% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $7.68 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.
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 104 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $22.14 per fill, versus $28.55 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 100 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $2.68 per fill, versus $5.08 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 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 80 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $111.83 per fill, versus $156.27 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 70 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 60% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $5.81 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 67 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.81 per fill, versus $32.48 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 67 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (137). Medicare paid $7.55 per fill, versus $10.89 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 66 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $8.23 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 64 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $18.62 per fill, versus $19.48 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 64 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $10.93 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 64 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $7.74 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 63 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $22.03 per fill, versus $13.08 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 50 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $7.21 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 50 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $11.86 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 48 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 62% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $5.50 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 47 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $49.53 per fill, versus $24.68 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 44 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $2.72 per fill, versus $4.36 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 44 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $3.82 per fill, versus $6.65 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 43 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 80% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.95 per fill, versus $3.75 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 42 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $7.94 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 40 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $7.23 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 medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 40 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $15.51 per fill, versus $15.39 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 40 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $7.92 per fill, versus $7.37 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 39 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.42 per fill, versus $8.89 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 37 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $19.46 per fill, versus $9.49 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 35 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1.74 per fill, versus $3.92 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 34 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 64% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.87 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 30 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $10.07 per fill, versus $10.39 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 30 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $11.47 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 29 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $6.35 per fill, versus $8.81 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 28 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $3.58 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 28 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 68% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.07 per fill, versus $9.81 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 27 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $9.84 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 26 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 26% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $916.24 per fill, versus $806.53 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 26 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 62% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.14 per fill, versus $8.61 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 26 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $9.45 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 24 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 23 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.89 per fill, versus $4.80 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 23 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $14.27 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 23 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $143.49 per fill, versus $126.38 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.60 per fill, versus $12.13 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 21 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 26% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $10.82 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $22.35 per fill, versus $17.14 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 32% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $7.71 per fill, versus $8.93 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 18 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 24% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $7.88 per fill, versus $9.62 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 18 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $9.36 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 18 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 35% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $7.88 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.87 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 15 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.43 per fill, versus $6.84 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 36% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $7.33 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 15 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 40% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.11 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.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 14 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.85 per fill, versus $10.18 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 30% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.59 per fill, versus $11.45 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 used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 34% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 13 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $19.64 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.67 per fill, versus $7.30 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 40% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $7.67 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schayes wrote 11 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $17.87 per fill, versus $16.33 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. Schayes’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Schayes prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Schayes's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (151), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (104) and Amlodipine Besylate (100).
How does Dr. Schayes's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 58 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Schayes prescribes 4 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 8 about as often and 46 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Schayes 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 Georgia 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.
