RALPH V BOCCIA M.D.
Prescription History 1881663284
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Bethesda, MD
What does Dr. Boccia prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Boccia wrote 829 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 107 prescriptions for 23 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. Boccia prescribes.
Medications 26 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 Maryland prescribers.
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 107 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $755.24 per fill, versus $934.44 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 81 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17,643.66 per fill, versus $17,419.26 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 61 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,062.60 per fill, versus $1,023.10 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 certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 56 prescriptions for Letrozole, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $26.05 per fill, versus $25.95 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as mantle cell lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma - SLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 55 prescriptions for Calquence, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14,650.54 per fill, versus $14,112.68 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 52 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $14.59 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 52 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 74% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $15.67 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 certain cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 50 prescriptions for Brukinsa, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15,189.06 per fill, versus $13,487.93 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 certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 42 prescriptions for Jakafi, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17,331.49 per fill, versus $16,688.93 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 40 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $20.12 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 by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $27.35 per fill, versus $26.51 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
This medication is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 19 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 39% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,734.08 per fill, versus $2,149.58 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
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 17 prescriptions for Pomalyst, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $20,263.98 per fill, versus $22,061.62 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
Palbociclib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 15 prescriptions for Ibrance, about 68% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14,359.82 per fill, versus $15,597.52 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 37% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $4.84 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
Apalutamide is used to treat men with prostate cancer.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 14 prescriptions for Erleada, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14,093.50 per fill, versus $15,299.94 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 used to treat a certain type of cancer (myelofibrosis) in people with anemia (low red blood cell count).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Fewer than five Maryland prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used by people with chronic liver disease and a certain blood disorder (low platelet count) who are scheduled to have a medical or dental procedure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 13 prescriptions for Doptelet, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (12). Medicare paid $7,393.60 per fill, versus $12,649.51 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
This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 13 prescriptions for Gammagard Liquid, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3,189.46 per fill, versus $12,594.90 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 medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 12 prescriptions for Exemestane, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $199.29 per fill, versus $174.09 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 a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 12 prescriptions for Ninlaro, about 75% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $11,409.34 per fill, versus $13,031.87 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
Nilotinib is used to treat a certain type of blood cancer (chronic myelogenous leukemia-CML).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 12 prescriptions for Tasigna, about 78% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $20,142.47 per fill, versus $18,490.73 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 11 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (167). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $12.96 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 certain types of cancer (chronic myeloid leukemia-CML, acute lymphoblastic leukemia-ALL).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 11 prescriptions for Sprycel, about 63% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $9,872.53 per fill, versus $11,992.55 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 cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 11 prescriptions for Venclexta, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $15,395.96 per fill, versus $9,391.98 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Boccia wrote 11 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.40 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.
Questions about Dr. Boccia’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Boccia prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Boccia's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (107), Revlimid (81) and Xarelto (61).
How does Dr. Boccia's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Boccia prescribes 8 more often than the typical Maryland prescriber, 4 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Boccia 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 Maryland 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.
