DR. JONATHAN L JACOBS MD
Prescription History 1942397021
Internal Medicine in New York, NY
What does Dr. Jacobs prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Jacobs wrote 3,042 Medicare prescriptions for 84 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 226 prescriptions for 64 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. Jacobs prescribes.
Medications 84 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 New York 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 226 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $20.18 per fill, versus $14.37 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 211 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $14.91 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 109 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $10.58 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 105 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.70 per fill, versus $5.43 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 104 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.67 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
This product is used to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 102 prescriptions for Genvoya, about 2.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4,152.07 per fill, versus $4,105.46 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 combination product is used by itself to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 87 prescriptions for Biktarvy, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4,002.67 per fill, versus $4,069.88 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 81 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $771.81 per fill, versus $874.81 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
Dolutegravir/rilpivirine is used to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 75 prescriptions for Juluca, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3,433.53 per fill, versus $3,551.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 74 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.55 per fill, versus $7.91 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 chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 67 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $10.03 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 66 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.89 per fill, versus $4.36 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 61 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.26 per fill, versus $7.68 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 61 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.64 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 60 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $35.49 per fill, versus $29.38 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 57 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 69% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $17.09 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 55 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $30.83 per fill, versus $13.15 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 55 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $13.78 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 51 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $21.98 per fill, versus $14.09 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 45 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $17.42 per fill, versus $25.74 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
This product contains 3 drugs: abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 43 prescriptions for Triumeq, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3,976.01 per fill, versus $3,870.28 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 41 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1.91 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 40 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 88% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.59 per fill, versus $10.29 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 39 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,094.37 per fill, versus $1,284.03 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 product contains 3 different medications: emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 37 prescriptions for Odefsey, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4,724.97 per fill, versus $3,718.90 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 37 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $225.36 per fill, versus $206.16 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 36 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $31.29 per fill, versus $33.48 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 35 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.75 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 35 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $10.10 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 product is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 32 prescriptions for Descovy, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2,049.50 per fill, versus $2,254.27 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
Dolutegravir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 30 prescriptions for Tivicay, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2,123.80 per fill, versus $2,381.24 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 29 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $8.71 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 29 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $14.77 per fill, versus $8.04 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 product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 29 prescriptions for Spironolactone-Hctz, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $33.77 per fill, versus $33.77 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 28 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.28 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 27 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.58 per fill, versus $31.52 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 27 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $10.86 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 26 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.31 per fill, versus $7.76 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 24 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $14.68 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 22 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.75 per fill, versus $15.82 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 22 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $66.67 per fill, versus $69.95 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 21 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $72.91 per fill, versus $30.63 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 21 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $25.90 per fill, versus $11.69 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 20 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $19.40 per fill, versus $10.34 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 20 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $23.50 per fill, versus $17.57 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 19 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.23 per fill, versus $11.93 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 19 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.00 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
This product is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 19 prescriptions for Prezcobix, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2,517.30 per fill, versus $2,435.69 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 18 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $31.56 per fill, versus $31.16 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 18 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $3.54 per fill, versus $4.43 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
Atovaquone is used to prevent or treat a serious lung infection called Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 17 prescriptions for Atovaquone, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $269.46 per fill, versus $483.25 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 product is used to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 17 prescriptions for Cabenuva, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $5,900.75 per fill, versus $6,126.57 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $31.72 per fill, versus $17.32 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $10.41 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 16 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $33.21 per fill, versus $29.60 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 16 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $31.43 per fill, versus $26.15 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 15 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.14 per fill, versus $8.29 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $18.46 per fill, versus $13.04 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 15 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $946.02 per fill, versus $942.48 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 combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 14 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $39.10 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 14 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $169.32 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 14 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.74 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 drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 14 prescriptions for Pifeltro, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,837.22 per fill, versus $1,755.26 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
Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 14 prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $9.62 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 (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 13 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $424.51 per fill, versus $589.77 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 13 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $5.66 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 13 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $558.45 per fill, versus $874.06 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 13 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $24.44 per fill, versus $53.46 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 13 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $55.11 per fill, versus $67.34 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
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 12 prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $56.66 per fill, versus $34.78 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 12 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $23.60 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 12 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $23.14 per fill, versus $18.83 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $48.88 per fill, versus $68.38 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
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $144.62 per fill, versus $84.40 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
Raltegravir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Isentress, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,827.94 per fill, versus $1,972.87 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $20.15 per fill, versus $29.15 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
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $18.88 per fill, versus $88.93 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $15.94 per fill, versus $24.07 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $32.44 per fill, versus $23.72 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 with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Norvir, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $235.42 per fill, versus $347.43 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
This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Otezla, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4,494.58 per fill, versus $5,115.28 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
This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Reyataz, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (12). Medicare paid $1,326.85 per fill, versus $1,336.50 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Temazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $15.22 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Jacobs wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $13.90 per fill, versus $15.21 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. Jacobs’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Jacobs prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Jacobs's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (226), Atorvastatin Calcium (211) and Amlodipine Besylate (109).
How does Dr. Jacobs's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 84 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Jacobs prescribes 10 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 13 about as often and 61 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Jacobs 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 New York 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.
