DR. NED SALTZMAN M.D.
Prescription History 1891784112
Urology in Newton, MA
What does Dr. Saltzman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Saltzman wrote 2,595 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Finasteride, with 581 prescriptions for 180 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. Saltzman prescribes.
Medications 24 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 581 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 10 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $15.54 per fill, versus $15.17 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 549 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 7 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $22.12 per fill, versus $17.30 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 510 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 10 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $30.95 per fill, versus $24.50 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 138 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1.33 per fill, versus $6.79 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 109 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $6.00 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 certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 106 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $807.75 per fill, versus $598.17 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
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 68 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $52.10 per fill, versus $36.65 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 53 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $39.82 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
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 52 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $80.98 per fill, versus $90.54 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 47 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $15.42 per fill, versus $11.54 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 43 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1.56 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 41 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 89% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $11.34 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 40 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $49.67 per fill, versus $55.55 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 37 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $48.03 per fill, versus $28.53 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 33 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 80% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $105.64 per fill, versus $61.00 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 an overactive bladder.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 30 prescriptions for Trospium Chloride, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $84.85 per fill, versus $60.30 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
Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 26 prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $44.92 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 24 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 84% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $33.42 per fill, versus $19.10 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 24 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 40% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $698.33 per fill, versus $759.61 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
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 24 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $83.85 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 28% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $8.67 per fill, versus $4.39 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 medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 15 prescriptions for Mirabegron Er, about 65% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $453.65 per fill, versus $434.32 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
Silodosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 14 prescriptions for Silodosin, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $104.80 per fill, versus $85.74 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
Darifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Saltzman wrote 12 prescriptions for Darifenacin Er, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $169.64 per fill, versus $134.19 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. Saltzman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Saltzman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Saltzman's most prescribed medications were Finasteride (581), Tamsulosin Hcl (549) and Alfuzosin Hcl Er (510).
How does Dr. Saltzman's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Saltzman prescribes 12 more often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber, 7 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Saltzman 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.
