JOHN M. BEINER M.D.
Prescription History 1770570921
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Branford, CT
What does Dr. Beiner prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Beiner wrote 371 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 115 prescriptions for 50 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Beiner prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Connecticut prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beiner wrote 115 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $10.77 per fill, versus $15.64 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beiner wrote 89 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $7.56 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beiner wrote 41 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.27 per fill, versus $8.59 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beiner wrote 36 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $14.32 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beiner wrote 24 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 88% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1.77 per fill, versus $6.84 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beiner wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.18 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beiner wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $20.36 per fill, versus $28.16 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beiner wrote 12 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 37% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $26.82 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Dr. Beiner wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 23% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $0.86 per fill, versus $3.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Beiner’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Beiner prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Beiner's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (115), Methylprednisolone (89) and Tramadol Hcl (41).
How does Dr. Beiner's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Beiner prescribes 2 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 2 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Beiner 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 Connecticut 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.
