ERIK JOACHIM SCHNEIBEL M.D.
Prescription History 1962768721
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Macon, GA
What does Dr. Schneibel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Schneibel wrote 5,279 Medicare prescriptions for 50 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 480 prescriptions for 159 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. Schneibel prescribes.
Medications 50 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Georgia prescribers.
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 480 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $8.21 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 419 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $10.34 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 392 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $14.72 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 366 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $8.87 per fill, versus $7.23 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 308 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $925.78 per fill, versus $806.53 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 279 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.70 per fill, versus $10.69 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 271 prescriptions for Entresto, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $831.08 per fill, versus $977.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 267 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 209 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $7.88 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 171 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $4.82 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 166 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (137). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $10.89 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 150 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $6.16 per fill, versus $8.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 141 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $2.95 per fill, versus $3.92 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 110 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $131.88 per fill, versus $83.22 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 106 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $50.06 per fill, versus $18.76 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 103 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $625.29 per fill, versus $609.71 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 99 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $5.50 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 98 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $851.69 per fill, versus $878.86 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 93 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $23.69 per fill, versus $18.91 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 90 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 77% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $6.28 per fill, versus $5.81 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 87 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $31.69 per fill, versus $39.15 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 85 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $31.14 per fill, versus $24.68 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 85 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $652.88 per fill, versus $896.59 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 82 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 2.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $19.98 per fill, versus $23.76 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 63 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.20 per fill, versus $12.13 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 59 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 68% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $22.19 per fill, versus $15.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 39 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 88% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $23.34 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 38 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 73% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $646.83 per fill, versus $929.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 36 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $12.66 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 27 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 40% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.81 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 26 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $5.60 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 26 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $27.62 per fill, versus $49.74 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 26 prescriptions for Pindolol, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $60.43 per fill, versus $59.98 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
Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 26 prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about 67% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $31.81 per fill, versus $70.79 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 23 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 74% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $13.79 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
This medication is used if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 23 prescriptions for Multaq, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $766.94 per fill, versus $1,184.53 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 23 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin Patch, about 89% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $65.74 per fill, versus $38.95 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 23 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $2.04 per fill, versus $10.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 21 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 66% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $35.24 per fill, versus $26.21 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 15 prescriptions for Digoxin, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $15.91 per fill, versus $19.91 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 15 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $478.43 per fill, versus $763.18 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 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 15 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $7.94 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.95 per fill, versus $14.08 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 13 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $9.36 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 29% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $51.11 per fill, versus $22.23 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
Acebutolol is used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 12 prescriptions for Acebutolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $59.92 per fill, versus $40.87 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 37% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $57.63 per fill, versus $23.01 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
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 12 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 26% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.38 per fill, versus $18.07 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 11 prescriptions for Dofetilide, about 24% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $47.18 per fill, versus $164.86 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
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Schneibel wrote 11 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $347.92 per fill, versus $74.91 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. Schneibel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Schneibel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Schneibel's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (480), Clopidogrel (419) and Metoprolol Succinate (392).
How does Dr. Schneibel's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 50 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Schneibel prescribes 21 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 9 about as often and 20 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Schneibel 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 Georgia 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.
