ROBERT A MARTIN M.D.
Prescription History 1891228821
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Springfield, MA
What does Dr. Martin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Martin wrote 378 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Carbidopa-Levodopa (carbidopa/levodopa), with 180 prescriptions for 94 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. Martin 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Martin wrote 180 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $37.13 per fill, versus $29.93 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Martin wrote 55 prescriptions for Primidone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.32 per fill, versus $26.03 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 symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Martin wrote 45 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $38.42 per fill, versus $53.39 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
Dr. Martin wrote 26 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 32% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.66 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
This medication is used with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Martin wrote 19 prescriptions for Entacapone, about 75% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $232.80 per fill, versus $171.26 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Martin wrote 18 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.46 per fill, versus $12.88 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 medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Martin wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 61% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $23.97 per fill, versus $42.54 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Martin wrote 11 prescriptions for Amantadine, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $41.51 per fill, versus $42.24 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
Rotigotine is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Martin wrote 11 prescriptions for Neupro, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $869.31 per fill, versus $1,013.29 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. Martin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Martin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Martin's most prescribed medications were Carbidopa-Levodopa (180), Primidone (55) and Carbidopa-Levodopa Er (45).
How does Dr. Martin's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Martin prescribes 2 more often than the typical Massachusetts 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. Martin 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.
