DR. HASSAN ISSA MD
Prescription History 1720278708
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Wilmington, OH
What does Dr. Issa prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Issa wrote 606 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 130 prescriptions for 43 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Issa prescribes.
Medications 17 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 130 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.13 per fill, versus $3.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 73 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $17.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 60 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $639.52 per fill, versus $838.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 51 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.08 per fill, versus $12.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 47 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,697.40 per fill, versus $1,810.55 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 44 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $13.97 per fill, versus $20.65 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 42 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 88% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $19.84 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 25 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 78% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.25 per fill, versus $16.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 20 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $9.60 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 17 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $14.49 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $18.16 per fill, versus $13.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 41% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $14.85 per fill, versus $19.94 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 15 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $23.72 per fill, versus $20.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.96 per fill, versus $23.49 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 13 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,160.80 per fill, versus $905.70 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as mantle cell lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma - SLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 12 prescriptions for Calquence, about 34% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $15,475.69 per fill, versus $14,042.15 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Issa wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 12% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $0.78 per fill, versus $4.55 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. Issa’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Issa prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Issa's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (130), Anastrozole (73) and Eliquis (60).
How does Dr. Issa's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Issa prescribes 2 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 4 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Issa prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Ohio prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
