STEPHEN SKIANO PA-C
Prescription History 1750864310
Physician Assistant in Tucson, AZ
What does Stephen Skiano prescribe?
In 2024, Stephen Skiano wrote 827 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Quetiapine Fumarate, with 57 prescriptions for 11 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 Stephen Skiano prescribes.
Medications 29 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 Arizona prescribers.
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 Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 57 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $26.21 per fill, versus $19.84 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 53 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $135.70 per fill, versus $130.48 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 53 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $20.51 per fill, versus $9.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 47 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $13.42 per fill, versus $10.26 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 46 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $43.71 per fill, versus $32.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 46 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.27 per fill, versus $16.70 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 anxiety.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 40 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $27.88 per fill, versus $17.56 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
This medication is used along with an antidepressant taken by mouth to treat depression in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 39 prescriptions for Spravato, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1,350.75 per fill, versus $1,369.69 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 anxiety.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 35 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $6.82 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 33 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 63% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $16.25 per fill, versus $15.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 31 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 73% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $4.89 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 31 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $37.96 per fill, versus $26.66 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
Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 30 prescriptions for Vyvanse, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $406.20 per fill, versus $418.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 29 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $33.48 per fill, versus $16.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 27 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.60 per fill, versus $20.00 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 26 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $56.34 per fill, versus $53.19 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 22 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 61% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $20.21 per fill, versus $26.65 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 22 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.62 per fill, versus $24.82 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 21 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.30 per fill, versus $12.09 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 depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 20 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 83% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18.45 per fill, versus $22.37 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 17 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.97 per fill, versus $9.99 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 depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $11.30 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 14 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 24% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $13.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 13 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $39.65 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about 60% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $44.80 per fill, versus $52.69 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 Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 12 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $8.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 12 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $13.57 per fill, versus $17.47 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 11 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 7% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $11.41 per fill, versus $9.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Skiano wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $28.82 per fill, versus $22.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Stephen Skiano’s prescriptions
What does Stephen Skiano prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Skiano's most prescribed medications were Quetiapine Fumarate (57), Buprenorphine-Naloxone (53) and Clonazepam (53).
How does Stephen Skiano's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Stephen Skiano prescribes 5 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 6 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Stephen Skiano 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 Arizona 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.
