GETNET ALEMU TIOUM MD
Prescription History 1972036721
Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, MD
What does Dr. Tioum prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tioum wrote 195 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 28 prescriptions for 18 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. Tioum prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Maryland 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 28 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (167). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $12.96 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 21% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $2.61 per fill, versus $8.15 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 23 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 30% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $630.88 per fill, versus $934.44 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 34% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $2.30 per fill, versus $8.19 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.57 per fill, versus $4.84 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 17 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 26% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $5.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.68 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 25% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.48 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 26% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $14.20 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 14% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $2.01 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Tioum wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.74 per fill, versus $16.84 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. Tioum’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tioum prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tioum's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (28), Amlodipine Besylate (27) and Eliquis (23).
How does Dr. Tioum's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tioum prescribes 11 less often than the typical Maryland prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tioum 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 Maryland 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.
