DR. STEPHEN B SLOAN MD, FACC
Prescription History 1932140621
Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Doylestown, PA
What does Dr. Sloan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sloan wrote 4,863 Medicare prescriptions for 50 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 745 prescriptions for 169 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. Sloan prescribes.
Medications 50 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 745 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 7.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $1,182.79 per fill, versus $796.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 501 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $16.66 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 419 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $14.83 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 297 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $6.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 262 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $19.16 per fill, versus $16.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 250 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 245 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $4.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 186 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $8.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 173 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $824.72 per fill, versus $877.86 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 169 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 4.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $28.13 per fill, versus $27.31 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 133 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $28.87 per fill, versus $31.35 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 107 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.87 per fill, versus $9.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 93 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $24.61 per fill, versus $26.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 88 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $7.66 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 87 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.04 per fill, versus $10.39 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 85 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $13.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 70 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,211.03 per fill, versus $952.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 70 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 62% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $12.74 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 64 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,308.80 per fill, versus $966.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 63 prescriptions for Dofetilide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $169.36 per fill, versus $232.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 63 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $6.45 per fill, versus $4.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 44 prescriptions for Xarelto, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,429.10 per fill, versus $843.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 42 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $13.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 41 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $13.91 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
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 39 prescriptions for Dabigatran Etexilate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $270.32 per fill, versus $247.97 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 39 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $16.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 39 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $62.70 per fill, versus $42.44 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 33 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Xr), about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $44.94 per fill, versus $35.75 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 used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 30 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 73% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $51.01 per fill, versus $43.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 29 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $5.35 per fill, versus $9.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 29 prescriptions for Sotalol, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $25.60 per fill, versus $20.18 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 27 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,376.25 per fill, versus $806.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 26 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $16.73 per fill, versus $22.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 25 prescriptions for Eplerenone, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $69.06 per fill, versus $72.73 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
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 25 prescriptions for Pradaxa, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $248.67 per fill, versus $238.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 21 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $8.43 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 21 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 71% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $28.56 per fill, versus $20.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 19 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $36.33 per fill, versus $26.95 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 18 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.36 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 17 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 86% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $32.15 per fill, versus $28.03 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 16 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $18.00 per fill, versus $17.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.42 per fill, versus $14.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 14 prescriptions for Dapagliflozin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $559.96 per fill, versus $429.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 13 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $31.37 per fill, versus $21.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 62% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $70.01 per fill, versus $39.13 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 12 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $25.38 per fill, versus $24.74 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $0.96 per fill, versus $2.87 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 12 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $39.07 per fill, versus $22.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $19.45 per fill, versus $23.06 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Sloan wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $8.92 per fill, versus $13.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Sloan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sloan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sloan's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (745), Metoprolol Succinate (501) and Atorvastatin Calcium (419).
How does Dr. Sloan's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 50 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sloan prescribes 21 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 9 about as often and 20 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sloan prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
