STEVEN COFFIN MD
Prescription History 1720519325
Internal Medicine in Marlborough, MA
What does Dr. Coffin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Coffin wrote 2,345 Medicare prescriptions for 61 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 220 prescriptions for 81 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. Coffin prescribes.
Medications 61 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 220 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 114 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $16.79 per fill, versus $15.75 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 109 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 87% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $7.12 per fill, versus $7.46 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 108 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 88% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $12.18 per fill, versus $8.13 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 102 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 83% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $14.41 per fill, versus $10.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 86 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 77% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $14.81 per fill, versus $18.15 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 84 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $13.08 per fill, versus $13.27 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 75 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $20.58 per fill, versus $28.16 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 73 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $12.66 per fill, versus $9.82 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 72 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 80% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $14.78 per fill, versus $11.50 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 70 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $19.51 per fill, versus $16.98 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 66 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 75% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $1,001.73 per fill, versus $852.50 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 59 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $24.97 per fill, versus $26.82 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 56 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 70% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $14.49 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 48 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 66% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $5.71 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 depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 38 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 37 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 86% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $10.97 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 37 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $10.78 per fill, versus $9.67 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 36 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 79% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $19.73 per fill, versus $19.59 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 35 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 61% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $48.03 per fill, versus $31.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 35 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $79.23 per fill, versus $61.58 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 34 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $10.02 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 33 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 72% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.72 per fill, versus $11.34 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 33 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $6.91 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 32 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $47.80 per fill, versus $33.16 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 30 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $26.14 per fill, versus $19.68 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 29 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.31 per fill, versus $5.64 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 29 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.63 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 27 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.79 per fill, versus $10.03 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 27 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $31.62 per fill, versus $72.25 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 24 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $16.01 per fill, versus $17.30 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 depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 23 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 65% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $28.91 per fill, versus $25.96 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $30.25 per fill, versus $12.48 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 23 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $7.85 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 22 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $21.29 per fill, versus $16.64 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 21 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $23.08 per fill, versus $14.29 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,168.58 per fill, versus $1,010.43 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 20 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 35% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.59 per fill, versus $15.17 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 to treat anxiety.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 19 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.66 per fill, versus $15.99 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 18 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.64 per fill, versus $21.07 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 17 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.14 per fill, versus $12.88 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 17 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $876.52 per fill, versus $1,217.01 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 16 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $8.54 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 16 prescriptions for Indapamide, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.60 per fill, versus $14.52 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 16 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $28.57 per fill, versus $36.22 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 15 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $23.49 per fill, versus $9.85 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 depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 15 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $14.92 per fill, versus $15.51 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 15 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $28.48 per fill, versus $9.98 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 15 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 36% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $24.51 per fill, versus $20.11 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 14 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.41 per fill, versus $6.39 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
Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 14 prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2.04 per fill, versus $9.12 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 14 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $12.32 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 28% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $6.58 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 13 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 16% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $132.79 per fill, versus $100.54 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 13 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 68% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $21.05 per fill, versus $76.29 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 13 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.75 per fill, versus $10.29 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 13 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 35% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $5.91 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 12 prescriptions for Creon, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $676.26 per fill, versus $1,940.80 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 29% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $42.39 per fill, versus $40.52 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 12 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 30% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $136.12 per fill, versus $121.42 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Coffin wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 34% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $10.62 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. Coffin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Coffin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Coffin's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (220), Omeprazole (114) and Amlodipine Besylate (109).
How does Dr. Coffin's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 61 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Coffin prescribes 4 more often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber, 15 about as often and 42 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Coffin 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 Massachusetts 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.
