CAROLYN ALVAREZ MD
Prescription History 1972127306
Family Medicine - Adult Medicine in Riverhead, NY
What does Dr. Alvarez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Alvarez wrote 153 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 20 prescriptions for 20 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. Alvarez prescribes.
Medications 10 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
Dr. Alvarez wrote 20 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $2.92 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
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
Dr. Alvarez wrote 18 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $586.15 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alvarez wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $8.57 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
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. Alvarez wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.29 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alvarez wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.39 per fill, versus $8.73 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alvarez wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $1.73 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
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
Dr. Alvarez wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $2.23 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alvarez wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $52.10 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alvarez wrote 11 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $13.56 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
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
Dr. Alvarez wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.06 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.
Questions about Dr. Alvarez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Alvarez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Alvarez's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (20), Eliquis (18) and Metoprolol Succinate (18).
How does Dr. Alvarez's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Alvarez prescribes 10 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Alvarez 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.
