DR. RAMON L. RIVERA SCHNEIDER M.D.
Prescription History 1962585521
Internal Medicine in Arecibo, PR
What does Dr. Rivera Schneider prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 13,543 Medicare prescriptions for 132 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 1,158 prescriptions for 160 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. Rivera Schneider prescribes.
Medications 132 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 Puerto Rico prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 1,158 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (262). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $9.88 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 725 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $6.41 per fill, versus $7.25 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 543 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (337). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 529 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (142). Medicare paid $7.30 per fill, versus $8.42 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 513 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $5.42 per fill, versus $7.83 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 467 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (183). Medicare paid $8.86 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 423 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (185). Medicare paid $18.06 per fill, versus $12.35 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 411 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (233). Medicare paid $52.60 per fill, versus $76.31 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 399 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $7.85 per fill, versus $10.15 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 367 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (158). Medicare paid $5.46 per fill, versus $6.77 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 340 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $7.05 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 314 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (250). Medicare paid $8.85 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 286 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $8.87 per fill, versus $6.34 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 285 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (247). Medicare paid $13.46 per fill, versus $10.77 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 275 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $10.63 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 258 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $5.61 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 242 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $5.10 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 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 221 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (138). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $7.04 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 202 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $19.13 per fill, versus $15.32 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 200 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $7.24 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 155 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $8.48 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 143 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $12.44 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 142 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $17.62 per fill, versus $17.11 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 139 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $7.41 per fill, versus $10.21 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 129 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.26 per fill, versus $5.11 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 120 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $16.14 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 119 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.99 per fill, versus $12.90 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 116 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $5.82 per fill, versus $6.72 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 116 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $22.31 per fill, versus $13.06 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 116 prescriptions for Lantus, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $81.94 per fill, versus $105.17 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 105 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $21.52 per fill, versus $17.55 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 103 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (144). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $8.10 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 100 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $36.58 per fill, versus $30.51 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 99 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $568.61 per fill, versus $735.76 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 97 prescriptions for Farxiga, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $692.80 per fill, versus $782.35 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 94 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $24.03 per fill, versus $23.23 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 93 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $17.00 per fill, versus $24.73 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 93 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.65 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
This medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due to occlusive artery disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 92 prescriptions for Pentoxifylline, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $37.01 per fill, versus $39.09 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 88 prescriptions for Januvia, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $626.11 per fill, versus $859.90 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 medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 85 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $7.61 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 82 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 81% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $20.04 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 77 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.72 per fill, versus $8.38 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 74 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $52.07 per fill, versus $35.08 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 74 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 64% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $8.38 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 used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 73 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 63% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $6.74 per fill, versus $5.83 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 to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 72 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $43.08 per fill, versus $35.49 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 69 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $35.96 per fill, versus $46.81 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 67 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $25.24 per fill, versus $19.06 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 63 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 83% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $8.20 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 63 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $14.45 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 63 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $38.03 per fill, versus $20.83 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 63 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $16.27 per fill, versus $23.38 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 63 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.61 per fill, versus $11.44 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 61 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 87% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.02 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 60 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $11.86 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 60 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.55 per fill, versus $7.54 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 58 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $14.70 per fill, versus $17.21 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 55 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $17.39 per fill, versus $18.26 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 54 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $19.70 per fill, versus $32.47 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 51 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 63% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $33.58 per fill, versus $26.55 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 50 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $7.48 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 45 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $18.45 per fill, versus $26.52 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
Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 44 prescriptions for Nabumetone, about 75% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.12 per fill, versus $15.60 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 43 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 26% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (168). Medicare paid $8.87 per fill, versus $9.16 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 used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 42 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $8.50 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
Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 42 prescriptions for Raloxifene Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $25.73 per fill, versus $47.49 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 40 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $11.82 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 depression.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 39 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 34% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 38 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.05 per fill, versus $16.23 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 combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 38 prescriptions for Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $45.44 per fill, versus $34.46 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 38 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $62.29 per fill, versus $38.18 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 37 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $7.40 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 37 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.37 per fill, versus $6.25 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 36 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $33.45 per fill, versus $32.46 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 combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 35 prescriptions for Synjardy, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $616.82 per fill, versus $718.30 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 34 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 42% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $5.52 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 33 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.43 per fill, versus $30.10 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 33 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $15.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 33 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 85% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $11.27 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 32 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $21.75 per fill, versus $25.54 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 32 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.30 per fill, versus $8.95 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 31 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $10.44 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 29 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $7.93 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 29 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.86 per fill, versus $6.28 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 29 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $24.52 per fill, versus $23.90 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 medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 29 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $22.47 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
Combination isophane/regular insulin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 28 prescriptions for Humulin 70-30, about 61% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $75.19 per fill, versus $106.01 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 27 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 40% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $600.01 per fill, versus $747.42 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 26 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 34% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $12.35 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
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 25 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about 84% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.49 per fill, versus $20.30 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 24 prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about 63% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $11.28 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 medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 24 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 71% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $4.37 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 24% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $16.47 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 23 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 30% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $2.95 per fill, versus $4.51 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 3 drugs: empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 23 prescriptions for Trijardy Xr, about 37% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $576.19 per fill, versus $769.13 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 21 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 64% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $16.21 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 21 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 75% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.06 per fill, versus $14.70 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 21 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $23.04 per fill, versus $35.91 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 combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 21 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about 41% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $456.37 per fill, versus $773.98 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 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 21 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $9.06 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 20 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 42% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $34.25 per fill, versus $23.14 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 19 prescriptions for Diclofenac Potassium, about 29% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.60 per fill, versus $35.40 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 19 prescriptions for Insulin Glargine-Yfgn, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $69.05 per fill, versus $90.70 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 18 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 39% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.75 per fill, versus $6.89 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 18 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 15% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $15.04 per fill, versus $22.15 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
Insulin isophane is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 18 prescriptions for Humulin N, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $55.97 per fill, versus $90.78 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 the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving) or Parkinson-like conditions.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 18 prescriptions for Rytary, about 18% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $1,126.61 per fill, versus $616.34 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $37.62 per fill, versus $43.35 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 17 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 25% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $414.38 per fill, versus $421.42 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 medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 17 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $25.50 per fill, versus $36.24 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
This combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 17 prescriptions for Janumet, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $391.89 per fill, versus $779.20 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 17 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 11% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (157). Medicare paid $12.12 per fill, versus $12.94 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 17 prescriptions for Primidone, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.37 per fill, versus $25.20 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 16 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 27% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $8.75 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 16 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 35% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $40.09 per fill, versus $33.56 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 16 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 25% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $689.40 per fill, versus $847.15 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 14 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.72 per fill, versus $21.76 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 14 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 25% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $22.89 per fill, versus $24.52 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
Sitagliptin/metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 14 prescriptions for Janumet Xr, about 41% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $575.76 per fill, versus $752.26 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 13 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 32% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $18.29 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
Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 13 prescriptions for Humalog Mix 75-25, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $120.62 per fill, versus $206.78 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 13 prescriptions for Levoxyl, about 33% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $26.47 per fill, versus $37.84 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 33% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $31.01 per fill, versus $21.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 12 prescriptions for Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 31% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $209.86 per fill, versus $136.06 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 12 prescriptions for Estazolam, about 15% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $67.27 per fill, versus $57.66 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
Penicillin G benzathine is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 11 prescriptions for Bicillin L-A, about 86% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $296.10 per fill, versus $308.65 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 11 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 13% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $4.49 per fill, versus $5.59 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 36% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $9.66 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 a hormone.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 11 prescriptions for Premarin, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $247.39 per fill, versus $365.62 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 11 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $21.89 per fill, versus $18.04 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rivera Schneider wrote 11 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 26% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $9.17 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. Rivera Schneider’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rivera Schneider prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rivera Schneider's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (1,158), Famotidine (725) and Atorvastatin Calcium (543).
How does Dr. Rivera Schneider's prescribing compare with other Puerto Rico prescribers?
Of the 132 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rivera Schneider prescribes 45 more often than the typical Puerto Rico prescriber, 26 about as often and 61 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rivera Schneider 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 Puerto Rico 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.
