CATHERINE REBECCA RIZZO NP
Prescription History 1972064921
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in New York, NY
What does Catherine Rizzo prescribe?
In 2024, Catherine Rizzo wrote 2,837 Medicare prescriptions for 76 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 248 prescriptions for 95 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 Catherine Rizzo prescribes.
Medications 76 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 248 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $12.09 per fill, versus $10.41 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 136 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $31.28 per fill, versus $33.48 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 119 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 115 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 76% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 114 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $5.05 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 103 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $8.60 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 89 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,065.03 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 88 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $9.15 per fill, versus $14.37 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 86 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.97 per fill, versus $10.10 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 63 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $9.48 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 60 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $10.62 per fill, versus $14.99 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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 59 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.01 per fill, versus $12.76 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 57 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.33 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 54 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $12.07 per fill, versus $10.86 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 52 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $237.59 per fill, versus $324.48 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 50 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $16.22 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 43 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,092.22 per fill, versus $1,279.00 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 42 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $695.50 per fill, versus $874.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 41 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 76% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.71 per fill, versus $25.74 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 to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $1.66 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 41 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $9.83 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 41 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $24.65 per fill, versus $23.72 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 40 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $7.95 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 38 prescriptions for Trulicity, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,361.12 per fill, versus $1,286.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 36 prescriptions for Easy Touch Alcohol Prep Pads, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1.94 per fill, versus $3.56 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 34 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.28 per fill, versus $19.79 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 32 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $463.63 per fill, versus $589.77 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 32 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.05 per fill, versus $13.04 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 product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 31 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Olmesartan, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $64.62 per fill, versus $38.25 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 31 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $14.09 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 30 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.47 per fill, versus $11.62 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 29 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $7.01 per fill, versus $8.04 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 27 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.33 per fill, versus $8.29 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 26 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $30.66 per fill, versus $50.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $10.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 25 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $80.76 per fill, versus $169.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 25 prescriptions for Ramelteon, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $113.98 per fill, versus $85.14 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 24 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14.30 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 24 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.65 per fill, versus $24.80 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 23 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $849.30 per fill, versus $893.24 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 23 prescriptions for Trileptal, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $380.04 per fill, versus $1,335.21 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 23 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,022.92 per fill, versus $942.48 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 21 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $7.76 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 21 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $0.76 per fill, versus $3.65 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 21 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.73 per fill, versus $11.37 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 21 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $40.13 per fill, versus $31.16 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 20 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $5.66 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 20 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $329.80 per fill, versus $425.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $16.75 per fill, versus $16.11 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
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
Catherine Rizzo wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.82 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 19 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,536.69 per fill, versus $1,284.03 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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $13.13 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $17.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 17 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $113.30 per fill, versus $205.45 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 17 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $9.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 15 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $23.93 per fill, versus $19.43 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $24.99 per fill, versus $15.52 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.03 per fill, versus $23.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 14 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.79 per fill, versus $10.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to 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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $395.62 per fill, versus $511.52 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $24.77 per fill, versus $18.50 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $7.82 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
Catherine Rizzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.07 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $4.40 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.45 per fill, versus $18.81 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
Pravastatin 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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.58 per fill, versus $13.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 12 prescriptions for Alcohol Swabs, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1.43 per fill, versus $3.58 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 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
Catherine Rizzo wrote 12 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $18.38 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 12 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $34.13 per fill, versus $145.21 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
Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 12 prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $68.64 per fill, versus $76.05 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 12 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $3.14 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Catherine Rizzo wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $49.04 per fill, versus $10.94 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $25.37 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 11 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $195.73 per fill, versus $292.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Rizzo wrote 11 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $64.63 per fill, versus $74.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Catherine Rizzo’s prescriptions
What does Catherine Rizzo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Catherine Rizzo's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (248), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (136) and Omeprazole (119).
How does Catherine Rizzo's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 76 medications with a state comparison, Catherine Rizzo prescribes 7 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 17 about as often and 52 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Catherine Rizzo 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.
