DR. JEFFREY K HALPERN MD
Prescription History 1952522708
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in New York, NY
What does Dr. Halpern prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Halpern wrote 293 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Clonazepam, with 64 prescriptions.
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. Halpern prescribes.
Medications 14 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 64 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.59 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 40 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.49 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 30 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 74% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $37.94 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 25 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.06 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 21 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $19.18 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.25 per fill, versus $10.50 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 15 prescriptions for Trintellix, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $496.77 per fill, versus $558.05 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 13 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $18.61 per fill, versus $50.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $16.33 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 12 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $31.17 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
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 11 prescriptions for Concerta, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $452.60 per fill, versus $483.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 11 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $44.27 per fill, versus $52.73 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
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. Halpern wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $589.39 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
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Halpern wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $84.48 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.
Questions about Dr. Halpern’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Halpern prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Halpern's most prescribed medications were Clonazepam (64), Duloxetine Hcl (40) and Bupropion Xl (30).
How does Dr. Halpern's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Halpern prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 1 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Halpern 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.
