SARAH E ZUGER M.D.
Prescription History 1912349697
Family Medicine in Winthrop, WA
What does Dr. Zuger prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Zuger wrote 2,212 Medicare prescriptions for 62 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 193 prescriptions for 57 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. Zuger prescribes.
Medications 62 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 Washington prescribers.
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 193 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $8.92 per fill, versus $10.71 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 165 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (166). Medicare paid $11.57 per fill, versus $11.43 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 155 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $7.92 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 102 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $9.57 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 80 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.02 per fill, versus $9.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 78 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 86% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $17.73 per fill, versus $14.75 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 77 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $12.46 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 72 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $19.65 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 67 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.01 per fill, versus $10.30 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 64 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 82% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $10.59 per fill, versus $15.28 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 57 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 85% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,117.89 per fill, versus $994.95 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 53 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 65% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $13.38 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 53 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $15.08 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 49 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.70 per fill, versus $9.61 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 43 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 76% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.47 per fill, versus $5.34 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 38 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 65% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $6.29 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 36 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $11.19 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
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 35 prescriptions for Estradiol, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $69.94 per fill, versus $64.71 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 30 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 68% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $779.47 per fill, versus $1,041.39 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 30 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 71% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $949.91 per fill, versus $1,270.49 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 28 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 76% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $20.53 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 26 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $22.38 per fill, versus $21.39 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 25 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $87.29 per fill, versus $26.10 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $12.85 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 relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 40% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $11.49 per fill, versus $20.62 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 24 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 88% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.88 per fill, versus $10.03 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 24 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.25 per fill, versus $14.07 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 23 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.13 per fill, versus $31.40 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 23 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $10.95 per fill, versus $10.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 22 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $39.86 per fill, versus $29.40 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 22 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $996.93 per fill, versus $1,017.77 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 21 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $18.35 per fill, versus $15.07 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 21 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 80% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $40.96 per fill, versus $59.76 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 20 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.17 per fill, versus $13.50 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.34 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 20 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.59 per fill, versus $8.40 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 19 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 37% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $37.36 per fill, versus $29.37 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 19 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 66% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $46.38 per fill, versus $19.82 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 treat depression.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 18 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.97 per fill, versus $9.43 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 42% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.64 per fill, versus $8.03 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 41% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $16.42 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 16 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 80% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $61.18 per fill, versus $166.50 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 16 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.07 per fill, versus $9.90 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 15 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 32% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $116.69 per fill, versus $127.54 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 15 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about 63% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $20.34 per fill, versus $29.51 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 15 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.39 per fill, versus $12.60 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.98 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
Lovastatin 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 14 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.24 per fill, versus $11.20 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 37% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $5.30 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 14 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $15.22 per fill, versus $24.61 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 13 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 33% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.44 per fill, versus $11.44 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
This medication is a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 13 prescriptions for Dotti, about 78% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $102.84 per fill, versus $100.59 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 13 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $10.92 per fill, versus $17.18 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 13 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 26% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $641.54 per fill, versus $853.58 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
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 12 prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $15.82 per fill, versus $38.38 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
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 12 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $524.27 per fill, versus $775.70 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 29% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $13.87 per fill, versus $9.91 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 12 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $55.80 per fill, versus $25.65 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 11 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $17.83 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 11 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $7.99 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.65 per fill, versus $15.16 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Zuger wrote 11 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $42.04 per fill, versus $37.88 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. Zuger’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Zuger prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Zuger's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (193), Atorvastatin Calcium (165) and Amlodipine Besylate (155).
How does Dr. Zuger's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 62 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Zuger prescribes 4 more often than the typical Washington prescriber, 18 about as often and 40 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Zuger 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 Washington 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.
