DR. JESSE BOSSINGHAM MD
Prescription History 1720780331
Internal Medicine in Cambridge, MA
What does Dr. Bossingham prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Bossingham wrote 143 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 40 prescriptions for 15 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. Bossingham prescribes.
Medications 8 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. Bossingham wrote 40 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $8.56 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bossingham wrote 20 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $6.86 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
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. Bossingham wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $11.18 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bossingham wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 13% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $8.59 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bossingham wrote 14 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $36.63 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bossingham wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.74 per fill, versus $16.81 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Bossingham wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 36% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $20.58 per fill, versus $43.16 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
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. Bossingham wrote 11 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 22% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,080.17 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.
Questions about Dr. Bossingham’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Bossingham prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bossingham's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (40), Amlodipine Besylate (20) and Metformin Hcl (19).
How does Dr. Bossingham's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Bossingham prescribes 8 less often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Bossingham 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.
