KARIN BLECHER PAZ MD
Prescription History 1962777060
Dermatology in Harrison, NY
What does Dr. Blecher Paz prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 1,211 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Ketoconazole, with 169 prescriptions for 74 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. Blecher Paz prescribes.
Medications 29 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 169 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $14.19 per fill, versus $26.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 114 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $20.91 per fill, versus $40.16 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 98 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $13.64 per fill, versus $15.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 84 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $50.06 per fill, versus $68.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 82 prescriptions for Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $46.97 per fill, versus $66.58 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 75 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $11.78 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 67 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $51.73 per fill, versus $80.47 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 46 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.81 per fill, versus $8.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 45 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $22.20 per fill, versus $22.48 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 45 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $60.96 per fill, versus $39.61 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 44 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $109.65 per fill, versus $186.30 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 acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 40 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $54.56 per fill, versus $51.61 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 36 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.80 per fill, versus $19.76 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 34 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.28 per fill, versus $11.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.96 per fill, versus $15.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 22 prescriptions for Betamethasone Valerate, about 88% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $26.54 per fill, versus $36.34 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 22 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.96 per fill, versus $29.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 16 prescriptions for Halobetasol Propionate, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $62.67 per fill, versus $71.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 16 prescriptions for Imiquimod, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.10 per fill, versus $47.27 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 treat acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 16 prescriptions for Tretinoin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $58.51 per fill, versus $77.70 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 on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $57.82 per fill, versus $62.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 13 prescriptions for Desonide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $30.86 per fill, versus $52.22 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 skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 13 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6,257.28 per fill, versus $3,941.91 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 13 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $18.30 per fill, versus $11.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 12 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $59.42 per fill, versus $22.58 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
This combination medication is used to treat a certain type of acne (inflammatory acne vulgaris).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 11 prescriptions for Clindamycin-Benzoyl Peroxide, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $28.82 per fill, versus $73.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pimecrolimus is used to treat certain skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people who should not use or have not responded to other eczema medications (such as topical steroids).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 11 prescriptions for Pimecrolimus, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $252.93 per fill, versus $313.56 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.86 per fill, versus $4.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions, including psoriasis, acne, and skin aging symptoms due to sun damage (such as wrinkles and dark or light spots on your face).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Blecher Paz wrote 11 prescriptions for Tazarotene, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $531.65 per fill, versus $287.14 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. Blecher Paz’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Blecher Paz prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Blecher Paz's most prescribed medications were Ketoconazole (169), Mometasone Furoate (114) and Triamcinolone Acetonide (98).
How does Dr. Blecher Paz's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Blecher Paz prescribes 8 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 9 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Blecher Paz 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.
