DR. LAUREN CATHERINE ABBATE MD
Prescription History 1922099621
Internal Medicine in Boston, MA
What does Dr. Abbate prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Abbate wrote 2,785 Medicare prescriptions for 82 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 241 prescriptions for 77 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. Abbate prescribes.
Medications 82 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 241 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 3 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $28.19 per fill, versus $28.16 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 135 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $21.77 per fill, versus $15.75 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 115 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $22.61 per fill, versus $18.15 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 104 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 103 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 82% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $7.46 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 103 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 84% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $9.98 per fill, versus $8.13 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 84 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,192.92 per fill, versus $1,010.43 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 74 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $20.33 per fill, versus $14.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 70 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $3.58 per fill, versus $6.11 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 69 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 77% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $12.06 per fill, versus $11.50 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 65 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $10.45 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 57 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 84% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.02 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 46 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $20.71 per fill, versus $16.98 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 45 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 88% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,353.49 per fill, versus $1,217.01 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 44 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.08 per fill, versus $33.16 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 43 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $19.71 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 41 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.07 per fill, versus $5.91 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 40 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $904.88 per fill, versus $852.50 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 39 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 68% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $8.14 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 38 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $18.59 per fill, versus $12.16 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
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Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 38 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.17 per fill, versus $6.91 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 37 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $5.71 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 35 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 80% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $32.32 per fill, versus $19.02 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 34 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.87 per fill, versus $16.64 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $29.67 per fill, versus $17.81 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 31 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $39.53 per fill, versus $26.58 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 31 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $13.22 per fill, versus $19.59 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 30 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 88% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.25 per fill, versus $17.43 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 30 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 89% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.71 per fill, versus $7.90 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 29 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 63% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $16.26 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 29 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 63% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $13.49 per fill, versus $6.58 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 28 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $6.51 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 28 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 88% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $82.08 per fill, versus $66.79 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 27 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $59.58 per fill, versus $31.48 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 26 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $26.60 per fill, versus $14.29 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 25 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 63% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.88 per fill, versus $23.86 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 25 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 62% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $49.49 per fill, versus $9.98 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 24 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $173.55 per fill, versus $90.14 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 24 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 69% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.31 per fill, versus $10.62 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 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 24 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 90% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $173.70 per fill, versus $126.95 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 22 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.71 per fill, versus $9.85 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 depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 22 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 62% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $29.90 per fill, versus $25.96 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.95 per fill, versus $11.95 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 22 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $19.13 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 22 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $10.02 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. Abbate wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 68% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $10.41 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 76% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.10 per fill, versus $22.82 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $9.67 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 37% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $12.48 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 19 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 39% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,077.69 per fill, versus $1,207.77 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 18 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 62% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $114.58 per fill, versus $39.95 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, anxiety).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 17 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $32.28 per fill, versus $26.82 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $30.20 per fill, versus $17.27 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 17 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $141.82 per fill, versus $121.42 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 product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 16 prescriptions for Spironolactone-Hctz, about 66% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $37.44 per fill, versus $32.34 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 16 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.74 per fill, versus $20.54 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 15 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $9.49 per fill, versus $13.27 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 is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 69% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $12.92 per fill, versus $15.13 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 15 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 15 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 69% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $40.87 per fill, versus $29.55 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 14 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $23.50 per fill, versus $15.57 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 14 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 34% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $21.22 per fill, versus $40.52 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 61% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $227.85 per fill, versus $149.91 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 14 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 66% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $16.20 per fill, versus $42.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 13 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1.31 per fill, versus $8.77 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 67% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $15.45 per fill, versus $10.59 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 13 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $37.87 per fill, versus $61.23 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 13 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.66 per fill, versus $12.32 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 13 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 70% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $46.57 per fill, versus $25.84 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $7.87 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
This medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise to lower cholesterol in people with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Colesevelam Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $124.46 per fill, versus $144.92 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $27.90 per fill, versus $26.18 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 medication is a hormone.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 32% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $59.51 per fill, versus $79.86 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
Fenofibrate 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 62% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $35.87 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 32% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $86.11 per fill, versus $16.35 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 26% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,970.64 per fill, versus $1,225.06 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 36% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $138.65 per fill, versus $26.29 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $10.54 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 29% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,400.08 per fill, versus $942.73 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems such as the inability to urinate or empty the bladder completely due to certain causes (such as surgery, bladder muscle problems).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 11 prescriptions for Bethanechol Chloride, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $128.52 per fill, versus $56.04 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 11 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $47.24 per fill, versus $105.83 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Abbate wrote 11 prescriptions for Suboxone, about 35% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $539.12 per fill, versus $439.37 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. Abbate’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Abbate prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Abbate's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (241), Omeprazole (135) and Metoprolol Succinate (115).
How does Dr. Abbate's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 82 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Abbate prescribes 5 more often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber, 21 about as often and 56 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Abbate 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.
