PAUL MAGAZZU NP
Prescription History 1750007084
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Medford, MA
What does Paul Magazzu prescribe?
In 2024, Paul Magazzu wrote 389 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 75 prescriptions for 34 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 Paul Magazzu prescribes.
Medications 14 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 75 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $4.68 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
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
Paul Magazzu wrote 61 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 32% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $14.75 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 45 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 36% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $8.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 38 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $11.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 26 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $16.24 per fill, versus $10.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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
Paul Magazzu wrote 22 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $786.88 per fill, versus $1,010.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 36% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $27.84 per fill, versus $31.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 39% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.62 per fill, versus $12.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 16 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 31% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,251.25 per fill, versus $1,217.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $3.48 per fill, versus $5.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 14 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 23% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $6.11 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 14 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $11.54 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.69 per fill, versus $14.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Paul Magazzu wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $670.20 per fill, versus $852.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Paul Magazzu’s prescriptions
What does Paul Magazzu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Paul Magazzu's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (75), Atorvastatin Calcium (61) and Lisinopril (45).
How does Paul Magazzu's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Paul Magazzu prescribes 14 less often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Paul Magazzu 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.
