MRS. GIFTY JOYCELYN APPIAH FNP
Prescription History 1730345745
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Brooklyn, NY
What does Gifty Appiah prescribe?
In 2024, Gifty Appiah wrote 8,601 Medicare prescriptions for 150 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 582 prescriptions for 94 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 Gifty Appiah prescribes.
Medications 150 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 582 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $10.65 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 371 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 273 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $13.63 per fill, versus $14.09 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 271 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 5.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $16.30 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.
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 267 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $10.19 per fill, versus $10.10 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, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 256 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 5.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $28.51 per fill, versus $39.34 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 249 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 4.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $24.52 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 249 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 4.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $12.83 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 238 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 199 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $6.94 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 185 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 5.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $26.12 per fill, versus $154.48 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 182 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 3.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.73 per fill, versus $6.87 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 151 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $14.19 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 148 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $13.48 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 119 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.14 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 110 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 3.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $20.20 per fill, versus $27.34 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 99 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.11 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 98 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $381.61 per fill, versus $874.81 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 97 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $9.34 per fill, versus $11.48 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 97 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.83 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 96 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 76% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $14.73 per fill, versus $14.99 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 93 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.33 per fill, versus $13.78 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 88 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $34.90 per fill, versus $7.68 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 87 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $14.72 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 86 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $14.16 per fill, versus $13.04 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 86 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $37.60 per fill, versus $117.03 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 85 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $21.82 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 84 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $14.36 per fill, versus $13.56 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 83 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.54 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
Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 82 prescriptions for Austedo Xr, about 3.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,096.95 per fill, versus $6,752.39 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 77 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $11.50 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 75 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Dolutegravir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 75 prescriptions for Tivicay, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,233.69 per fill, versus $2,381.24 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 72 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $56.55 per fill, versus $50.61 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 72 prescriptions for Finasteride, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.49 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 67 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $23.29 per fill, versus $11.29 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 66 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $22.56 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 63 prescriptions for Fluphenazine Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $54.94 per fill, versus $121.36 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 63 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 62 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $22.40 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 61 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $21.32 per fill, versus $17.60 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 60 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.31 per fill, versus $29.15 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
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
Gifty Appiah wrote 56 prescriptions for Amantadine, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $33.90 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 56 prescriptions for Januvia, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $442.67 per fill, versus $893.24 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 53 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $32.34 per fill, versus $33.48 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 53 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $24.28 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 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 53 prescriptions for Valproic Acid, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $50.10 per fill, versus $42.36 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
This medication is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 52 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $54.58 per fill, versus $42.53 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 52 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.54 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 used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 50 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.98 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 49 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 87% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.08 per fill, versus $10.34 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 48 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $9.83 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 44 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 44 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $43.90 per fill, versus $167.96 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 44 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $65.96 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.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 42 prescriptions for Autoshield Duo Pen Needle, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $81.56 per fill, versus $92.85 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
Trihexyphenidyl 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 41 prescriptions for Trihexyphenidyl Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $11.56 per fill, versus $11.18 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 40 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $95.29 per fill, versus $65.57 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 product is used by itself to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 39 prescriptions for Biktarvy, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4,212.75 per fill, versus $4,069.88 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
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 39 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.38 per fill, versus $13.59 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 39 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.73 per fill, versus $8.37 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 38 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $21.65 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 37 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.49 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 36 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 69% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $7.76 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 36 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.88 per fill, versus $6.51 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 36 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.27 per fill, versus $11.04 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 36 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $31.67 per fill, versus $61.28 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 vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 34 prescriptions for Abrysvo, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $339.41 per fill, versus $283.57 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 34 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $8.85 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 34 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.29 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 33 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $133.55 per fill, versus $163.46 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 32 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $21.54 per fill, versus $23.60 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 32 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15.35 per fill, versus $7.09 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.12 per fill, versus $10.50 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 30 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $35.04 per fill, versus $22.91 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 30 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $4.43 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 29 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.52 per fill, versus $23.06 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 29 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $17.74 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
Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 29 prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $82.21 per fill, versus $147.17 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 29 prescriptions for Vraylar, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $719.53 per fill, versus $1,466.03 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 schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 28 prescriptions for Chlorpromazine Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $172.25 per fill, versus $314.30 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 drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 27 prescriptions for Abacavir, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $63.59 per fill, versus $164.70 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 27 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.77 per fill, versus $8.43 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
This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 27 prescriptions for Lamivudine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $29.83 per fill, versus $103.81 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 26 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $990.81 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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
This medication is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 24 prescriptions for Clomipramine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $31.78 per fill, versus $98.90 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
Rilpivirine is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 22 prescriptions for Edurant, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $735.25 per fill, versus $1,420.90 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 treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 22 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $28.49 per fill, versus $26.44 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 with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 22 prescriptions for Prezcobix, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,223.61 per fill, versus $2,435.69 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 22 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $12.25 per fill, versus $14.37 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 21 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.45 per fill, versus $10.86 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 product is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 20 prescriptions for Descovy, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2,339.86 per fill, versus $2,254.27 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $17.74 per fill, versus $13.13 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $18.85 per fill, versus $15.52 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.98 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 20 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.71 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 20 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $277.44 per fill, versus $942.48 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 19 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $155.24 per fill, versus $324.48 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
Fenofibrate 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 19 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.78 per fill, versus $30.41 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 19 prescriptions for Insulin Aspart Flexpen, about 87% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $63.10 per fill, versus $103.76 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 19 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $103.98 per fill, versus $118.17 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 19 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $16.98 per fill, versus $24.04 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 19 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $9.93 per fill, versus $8.04 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 18 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $14.77 per fill, versus $13.78 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 treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $24.04 per fill, versus $26.97 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 17 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $23.60 per fill, versus $34.93 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 17 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $282.87 per fill, versus $684.47 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
This medication is a diet supplement used to prevent and treat low blood levels of carnitine.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 17 prescriptions for Levocarnitine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $38.66 per fill, versus $85.53 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 17 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $28.54 per fill, versus $15.74 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
Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 17 prescriptions for Megestrol Acetate, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $50.12 per fill, versus $64.29 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 17 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.49 per fill, versus $3.65 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 16 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (La), about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $28.68 per fill, versus $61.98 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
Fenofibrate 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 16 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $20.21 per fill, versus $25.78 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 16 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18.50 per fill, versus $39.34 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $23.72 per fill, versus $14.44 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 16 prescriptions for Valproic Acid, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $46.50 per fill, versus $47.63 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
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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $195.26 per fill, versus $155.70 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 a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 15 prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $51.80 per fill, versus $48.61 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
Raltegravir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 15 prescriptions for Isentress, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $811.57 per fill, versus $1,972.87 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 dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 15 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $73.30 per fill, versus $40.33 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 medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 15 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $37.73 per fill, versus $60.75 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 15 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $19.09 per fill, versus $26.15 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 14 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.91 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
Atovaquone is used to prevent or treat a serious lung infection called Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 14 prescriptions for Atovaquone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $461.73 per fill, versus $483.25 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $19.11 per fill, versus $18.89 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
This medication is a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 14 prescriptions for Estradiol (Twice Weekly), about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $72.32 per fill, versus $99.46 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.44 per fill, versus $5.66 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
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
Gifty Appiah wrote 14 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $19.66 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 14 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.05 per fill, versus $18.83 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 13 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $15.29 per fill, versus $10.76 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 13 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.75 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 used to prevent and treat blood clots.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 13 prescriptions for Heparin Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $47.00 per fill, versus $56.15 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 a diet supplement used to prevent and treat low blood levels of carnitine.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 13 prescriptions for Levocarnitine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $26.41 per fill, versus $90.92 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 prevent stomach ulcers while you take NSAIDs (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen), especially if you are at risk for developing ulcers or have a history of ulcers.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 13 prescriptions for Misoprostol, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $13.86 per fill, versus $22.32 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $30.60 per fill, versus $20.43 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $44.31 per fill, versus $25.37 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
Bromocriptine is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa) to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 12 prescriptions for Bromocriptine Mesylate, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $49.55 per fill, versus $230.91 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.07 per fill, versus $16.56 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
Lamivudine-HBV is used to treat hepatitis B infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 12 prescriptions for Lamivudine Hbv, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $172.76 per fill, versus $165.42 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 12 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $25.87 per fill, versus $8.12 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 12 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $229.28 per fill, versus $630.56 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 12 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,018.41 per fill, versus $1,284.03 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 12 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $481.19 per fill, versus $1,456.55 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 medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 11 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $28.60 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 11 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.91 per fill, versus $18.50 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 11 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $22.33 per fill, versus $22.68 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 11 prescriptions for Metolazone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $22.20 per fill, versus $20.20 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 New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 11 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $20.59 per fill, versus $22.65 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 solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with New York prescribers
Gifty Appiah wrote 11 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.64 per fill, versus $36.87 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
Gifty Appiah wrote 11 prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $47.13 per fill, versus $55.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Gifty Appiah’s prescriptions
What does Gifty Appiah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gifty Appiah's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (582), Amlodipine Besylate (371) and Tamsulosin Hcl (273).
How does Gifty Appiah's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 150 medications with a state comparison, Gifty Appiah prescribes 47 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 33 about as often and 70 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Gifty Appiah 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.
