ARNOLD GHITIS MD
Prescription History 1790860310
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Plantation, FL
What does Dr. Ghitis prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ghitis wrote 5,475 Medicare prescriptions for 51 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 832 prescriptions for 291 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. Ghitis prescribes.
Medications 51 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 Florida prescribers.
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 832 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $13.25 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 492 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $9.21 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 436 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 357 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $8.87 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 317 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,192.29 per fill, versus $915.40 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 288 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $5.82 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 252 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 197 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $6.26 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 187 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $8.57 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 171 prescriptions for Entresto, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,237.12 per fill, versus $1,082.46 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 166 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $4.27 per fill, versus $6.69 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 166 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,089.14 per fill, versus $951.72 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 163 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $8.82 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 156 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $2.96 per fill, versus $4.78 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 132 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $4.16 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 126 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $17.44 per fill, versus $21.41 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 85 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.50 per fill, versus $11.85 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 67 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $996.43 per fill, versus $918.57 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 60 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $17.00 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 58 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $13.11 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 51 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $862.28 per fill, versus $985.63 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 medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 50 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $21.57 per fill, versus $27.52 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 46 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,197.29 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 43 prescriptions for Valsartan, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.69 per fill, versus $25.25 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 42 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $14.45 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 42 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.47 per fill, versus $12.61 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 34 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $8.30 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 32 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $68.99 per fill, versus $63.52 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 31 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 79% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.59 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 29 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $41.12 per fill, versus $30.77 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 29 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $23.29 per fill, versus $26.04 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $14.74 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 27 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $16.80 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 22 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 83% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $27.02 per fill, versus $19.73 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 22 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $5.87 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 22 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $17.25 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 alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 21 prescriptions for Eplerenone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $93.37 per fill, versus $79.86 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 19 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.01 per fill, versus $25.10 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 18 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.49 per fill, versus $28.81 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 16 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.04 per fill, versus $9.66 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 16 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $74.20 per fill, versus $59.15 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 16 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $11.88 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 14 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $26.98 per fill, versus $18.11 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 used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 14 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $31.09 per fill, versus $22.71 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 13 prescriptions for Brilinta, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $643.39 per fill, versus $663.59 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.82 per fill, versus $25.97 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $22.49 per fill, versus $19.72 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
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 12 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $70.57 per fill, versus $95.13 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 12 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $55.72 per fill, versus $97.21 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 11 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $0.92 per fill, versus $22.80 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Ghitis wrote 11 prescriptions for Repatha Syringe, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $960.28 per fill, versus $799.08 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. Ghitis’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ghitis prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ghitis's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (832), Atorvastatin Calcium (492) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (436).
How does Dr. Ghitis's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 51 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ghitis prescribes 22 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 12 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ghitis 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 Florida 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.
