DR. ERIC A POLLACK M.D.
Prescription History 1912966821
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Bethesda, MD
What does Dr. Pollack prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pollack wrote 552 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 125 prescriptions for 39 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. Pollack prescribes.
Medications 13 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Maryland prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 125 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $17.58 per fill, versus $15.27 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 102 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $60.34 per fill, versus $59.23 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 87 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $15.26 per fill, versus $14.60 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 40 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 79% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $22.70 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 medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 33 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $979.45 per fill, versus $565.27 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 31 prescriptions for Creon, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3,536.30 per fill, versus $2,277.97 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 29 prescriptions for Linzess, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,149.35 per fill, versus $860.48 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 21 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $11.22 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 19 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.71 per fill, versus $14.99 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 product is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 19 prescriptions for Sutab, about 81% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $159.82 per fill, versus $158.99 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 17 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 76% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $315.98 per fill, versus $316.00 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 16 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 78% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $28.95 per fill, versus $40.46 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
Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis- pJIA).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Pollack wrote 13 prescriptions for Rinvoq, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $6,327.97 per fill, versus $7,742.83 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. Pollack’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pollack prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pollack's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (125), Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (102) and Omeprazole (87).
How does Dr. Pollack's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pollack prescribes 5 more often than the typical Maryland prescriber, 7 about as often and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pollack prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Maryland prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
