XIAO-KE GAO M.D.
Prescription History 1730136607
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in New York, NY
What does Dr. Gao prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gao wrote 2,767 Medicare prescriptions for 39 medications. The most prescribed was Donepezil Hcl, with 902 prescriptions for 193 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. Gao prescribes.
Medications 39 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 902 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 13 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $10.95 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 348 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 6.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $17.32 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 209 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $9.62 per fill, versus $12.77 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 167 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 4.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.41 per fill, versus $10.91 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 is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 134 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.98 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.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 130 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.84 per fill, versus $29.91 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 88 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.59 per fill, versus $26.68 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 76 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.47 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 68 prescriptions for Amantadine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $62.88 per fill, versus $47.11 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 64 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $15.49 per fill, versus $10.68 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 36 prescriptions for Primidone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $22.14 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 30 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $10.71 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 30 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 88% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $13.00 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 29 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $24.33 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 29 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.64 per fill, versus $8.71 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 29 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $21.17 per fill, versus $31.52 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 27 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $13.12 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 25 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.12 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 24 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $32.17 per fill, versus $43.91 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
Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 24 prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $57.70 per fill, versus $76.05 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 22 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $7.95 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
This medication is used with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 20 prescriptions for Entacapone, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $76.17 per fill, versus $130.91 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 is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $31.16 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.72 per fill, versus $50.86 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 17 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.88 per fill, versus $7.11 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 17 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $26.86 per fill, versus $169.32 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
Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 17 prescriptions for Phenytoin Sodium Extended, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $15.88 per fill, versus $28.30 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 17 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $23.19 per fill, versus $59.84 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 17 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $7.91 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 15 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.49 per fill, versus $11.37 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 15 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $20.67 per fill, versus $15.95 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 14 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.81 per fill, versus $11.69 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.61 per fill, versus $17.04 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 13 prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $60.54 per fill, versus $116.67 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 13 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.23 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $17.87 per fill, versus $38.37 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $51.96 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
This product is used to prevent or control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 12 prescriptions for Lamotrigine Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $61.91 per fill, versus $241.92 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gao wrote 12 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $12.41 per fill, versus $21.47 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. Gao’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gao prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gao's most prescribed medications were Donepezil Hcl (902), Mirtazapine (348) and Gabapentin (209).
How does Dr. Gao's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gao prescribes 10 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 6 about as often and 23 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gao 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 New York 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.
