DR. FRANK CHARLES PASSERO JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1982928636
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Rochester, NY
What does Dr. Passero prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Passero wrote 461 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Acyclovir, with 116 prescriptions for 37 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. Passero prescribes.
Medications 13 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 116 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 3.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $25.41 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 85 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.84 per fill, versus $11.99 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
This medication is used to treat a certain type of heart failure (transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 48 prescriptions for Vyndamax, about 87% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20,582.71 per fill, versus $28,716.44 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
This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (multiple myeloma).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 32 prescriptions for Ninlaro, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $13,082.34 per fill, versus $12,670.82 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 31 prescriptions for Revlimid, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18,320.34 per fill, versus $17,395.04 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 29 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16,037.68 per fill, versus $13,642.21 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
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 28 prescriptions for Pomalyst, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $22,861.36 per fill, versus $21,304.36 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
Dr. Passero wrote 22 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $0.90 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $11.36 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $22.81 per fill, versus $14.44 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 14 prescriptions for Venclexta, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13,718.52 per fill, versus $9,577.28 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. Passero wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $909.19 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 used to treat a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Passero wrote 11 prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $122.15 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. Passero’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Passero prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Passero's most prescribed medications were Acyclovir (116), Dexamethasone (85) and Vyndamax (48).
How does Dr. Passero's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Passero prescribes 3 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 4 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Passero 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.
