DR. STEVEN NATHAN RIVES D.O.
Prescription History 1982944666
Internal Medicine in Tampa, FL
What does Dr. Rives prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rives wrote 2,302 Medicare prescriptions for 62 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 250 prescriptions for 112 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. Rives prescribes.
Medications 62 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 Florida 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 250 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 119 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $6.26 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 111 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $10.37 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 109 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.79 per fill, versus $8.87 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 104 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 90 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $5.88 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 81 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 67 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 67% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $18.36 per fill, versus $12.94 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 58 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.40 per fill, versus $8.89 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 56 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $4.16 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 53 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $8.62 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 51 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $7.40 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 50 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $21.37 per fill, versus $14.90 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 47 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $23.36 per fill, versus $28.99 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 47 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $13.76 per fill, versus $13.25 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 42 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.28 per fill, versus $4.25 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 39 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $26.47 per fill, versus $13.67 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 38 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $11.97 per fill, versus $12.84 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 35 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.33 per fill, versus $9.18 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 35 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $12.61 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 32 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $13.31 per fill, versus $6.63 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 32 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $3.86 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 32 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $14.69 per fill, versus $6.69 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 29 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $7.31 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 29 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 79% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.19 per fill, versus $14.93 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 29 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.17 per fill, versus $11.85 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 28 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,505.83 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 26 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $8.57 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.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 26 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.57 per fill, versus $7.26 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 25 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.79 per fill, versus $10.04 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $23.65 per fill, versus $17.10 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 24 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $16.29 per fill, versus $7.69 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 24 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 22 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $86.72 per fill, versus $82.75 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 22 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $10.64 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 21 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.45 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 21 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $8.42 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 20 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $8.39 per fill, versus $9.66 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 19 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.59 per fill, versus $11.74 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
Fenofibrate 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 19 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $23.18 per fill, versus $22.80 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 19 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $12.40 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 19 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $19.33 per fill, versus $11.46 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 18 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.40 per fill, versus $15.31 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 18 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,330.65 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 17 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 16 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,026.72 per fill, versus $988.08 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 16 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $9.63 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 15 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.79 per fill, versus $5.26 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 15 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.64 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 15 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $24.79 per fill, versus $21.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $10.11 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 14 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.87 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $9.03 per fill, versus $11.88 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.24 per fill, versus $26.98 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 12 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $7.18 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $24.16 per fill, versus $32.05 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 12 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $156.12 per fill, versus $125.10 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 11 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16.92 per fill, versus $14.83 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $18.28 per fill, versus $12.91 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.86 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 11 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $73.25 per fill, versus $57.23 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Rives wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $28.24 per fill, versus $21.79 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. Rives’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rives prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rives's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (250), Lisinopril (119) and Levothyroxine Sodium (111).
How does Dr. Rives's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 62 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rives prescribes 1 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 11 about as often and 50 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rives 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 Florida 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.
