MICHAEL RUSSELL
Prescription History 1891413621
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Sharon, PA
What does Michael Russell prescribe?
In 2024, Michael Russell wrote 6,165 Medicare prescriptions for 131 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 339 prescriptions for 38 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 Michael Russell prescribes.
Medications 131 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 339 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $9.94 per fill, versus $4.95 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 311 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $58.31 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 249 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $51.72 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 240 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $35.18 per fill, versus $14.77 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 196 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $23.10 per fill, versus $22.50 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 192 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $96.03 per fill, versus $23.41 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 185 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $572.39 per fill, versus $796.82 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 181 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $21.18 per fill, versus $10.98 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 167 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $18.18 per fill, versus $7.55 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 151 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $56.40 per fill, versus $17.08 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 142 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $24.40 per fill, versus $8.60 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 135 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 88% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $26.48 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 131 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.96 per fill, versus $7.17 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 117 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $30.60 per fill, versus $11.18 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 102 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $48.71 per fill, versus $9.50 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 chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 97 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 76% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $18.84 per fill, versus $15.71 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 90 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $46.96 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 78 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 71% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $66.77 per fill, versus $12.24 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 77 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $68.73 per fill, versus $13.03 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 72 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $77.19 per fill, versus $18.41 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 72 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $85.82 per fill, versus $16.32 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 65 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $82.82 per fill, versus $13.34 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 60 prescriptions for Finasteride, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $36.48 per fill, versus $14.22 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 58 prescriptions for Ozempic, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,031.31 per fill, versus $1,230.71 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 57 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $182.55 per fill, versus $26.46 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 57 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $702.71 per fill, versus $791.09 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 56 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $17.78 per fill, versus $14.46 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 53 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $30.72 per fill, versus $13.57 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 50 prescriptions for Xarelto, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $567.27 per fill, versus $843.01 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 47 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $91.35 per fill, versus $32.51 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 46 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $322.53 per fill, versus $62.65 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 46 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $91.31 per fill, versus $113.34 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 45 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $98.46 per fill, versus $26.44 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 44 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $72.33 per fill, versus $14.88 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 44 prescriptions for Trulicity, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,146.27 per fill, versus $1,180.94 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 43 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $25.81 per fill, versus $19.17 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 42 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 85% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.22 per fill, versus $4.09 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 42 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 63% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $58.99 per fill, versus $15.84 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 41 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 78% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $11.06 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 40 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $43.16 per fill, versus $13.30 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $23.57 per fill, versus $16.44 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 40 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $590.42 per fill, versus $952.57 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 39 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $64.25 per fill, versus $32.33 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 39 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $35.77 per fill, versus $12.67 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 depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 39 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $34.17 per fill, versus $17.20 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 39 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $30.45 per fill, versus $6.56 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 38 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 80% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $34.99 per fill, versus $9.39 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 38 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $32.82 per fill, versus $22.21 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 38 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $19.62 per fill, versus $8.85 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 38 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 90% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $96.42 per fill, versus $20.33 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 37 prescriptions for Entresto, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $675.65 per fill, versus $966.66 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 35 prescriptions for Glipizide, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.64 per fill, versus $9.82 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 35 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $60.81 per fill, versus $30.43 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 35 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $44.31 per fill, versus $9.83 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 34 prescriptions for Dapagliflozin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $536.55 per fill, versus $429.96 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 33 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $40.22 per fill, versus $7.03 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 32 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 24% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $56.06 per fill, versus $12.76 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 31 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 83% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $116.75 per fill, versus $13.08 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 30 prescriptions for Brilinta, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $451.78 per fill, versus $576.91 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 29 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $117.36 per fill, versus $13.86 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 29 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $26.49 per fill, versus $13.68 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 26 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 83% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $36.72 per fill, versus $18.85 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 25 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $26.91 per fill, versus $31.55 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 25 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $51.97 per fill, versus $4.47 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 25 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $59.45 per fill, versus $14.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 24 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $66.76 per fill, versus $13.38 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 23 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $27.57 per fill, versus $13.48 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 23 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 83% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $21.52 per fill, versus $15.32 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
This medication is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving) or Parkinson-like conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 23 prescriptions for Rytary, about 63% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $357.65 per fill, versus $1,105.55 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 23 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 65% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $127.53 per fill, versus $40.55 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 22 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $19.70 per fill, versus $5.46 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
This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 22 prescriptions for Creon, about 76% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,446.81 per fill, versus $1,739.64 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $37.69 per fill, versus $11.98 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 22 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 61% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.17 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 21% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $78.12 per fill, versus $40.59 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 20 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $35.37 per fill, versus $58.01 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 19 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 65% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $237.11 per fill, versus $359.72 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $34.82 per fill, versus $16.56 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 19 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $119.96 per fill, versus $21.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 19 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $73.30 per fill, versus $83.55 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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 18 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 21% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $46.64 per fill, versus $21.19 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 18 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $41.47 per fill, versus $21.95 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 18 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $32.50 per fill, versus $12.73 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 18 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $131.07 per fill, versus $144.81 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 17 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 42% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $50.61 per fill, versus $25.57 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 17 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $31.94 per fill, versus $7.50 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 17 prescriptions for Insulin Glargine-Yfgn, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $49.51 per fill, versus $59.68 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 17 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $13.55 per fill, versus $6.77 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 17 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $39.91 per fill, versus $25.92 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 17 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $19.07 per fill, versus $16.91 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 sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 16 prescriptions for Belsomra, about 88% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $467.97 per fill, versus $438.69 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 16 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 64% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $363.16 per fill, versus $206.90 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 16 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $104.63 per fill, versus $26.87 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 16 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $132.33 per fill, versus $73.92 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 60% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.81 per fill, versus $14.42 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 bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 16 prescriptions for Vraylar, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,225.89 per fill, versus $1,397.66 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 15 prescriptions for Dulera, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $370.35 per fill, versus $395.09 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $150.46 per fill, versus $164.89 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 15 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $17.13 per fill, versus $11.29 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.11 per fill, versus $14.22 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 15 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 60% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $28.15 per fill, versus $19.40 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 15 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $19.96 per fill, versus $14.42 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 14 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.13 per fill, versus $7.51 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 14 prescriptions for Digoxin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $25.89 per fill, versus $20.98 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 14 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $100.96 per fill, versus $40.37 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 14 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $14.56 per fill, versus $10.95 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $38.21 per fill, versus $22.41 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 combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $406.13 per fill, versus $183.29 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonidine, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $98.85 per fill, versus $109.61 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $75.66 per fill, versus $43.77 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $35.68 per fill, versus $14.69 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Vilanterol, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $393.63 per fill, versus $366.16 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Insulin Aspart Flexpen, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $85.73 per fill, versus $156.39 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.17 per fill, versus $10.36 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $461.21 per fill, versus $570.98 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 prevent or treat migraine.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2,118.48 per fill, versus $1,398.29 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Orencia Clickject, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5,928.13 per fill, versus $5,943.50 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 contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $227.22 per fill, versus $262.24 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $66.11 per fill, versus $12.62 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
This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Trospium Chloride, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $59.23 per fill, versus $45.33 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 13 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 31% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $46.76 per fill, versus $5.45 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 12 prescriptions for Januvia, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $573.31 per fill, versus $866.70 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
Piroxicam is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 12 prescriptions for Piroxicam, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $31.84 per fill, versus $41.92 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 25% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.45 per fill, versus $8.70 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 12 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $18.75 per fill, versus $17.84 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 11 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $41.21 per fill, versus $19.67 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $47.36 per fill, versus $12.00 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 medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 11 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $143.15 per fill, versus $58.80 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
Insulin lispro-aabc is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 11 prescriptions for Lyumjev Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $161.31 per fill, versus $600.95 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 if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Michael Russell wrote 11 prescriptions for Multaq, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $795.08 per fill, versus $1,147.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Michael Russell’s prescriptions
What does Michael Russell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Russell's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (339), Atorvastatin Calcium (311) and Pantoprazole Sodium (249).
How does Michael Russell's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 131 medications with a state comparison, Michael Russell prescribes 16 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 38 about as often and 77 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Michael Russell 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 Pennsylvania 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.
