MARIE SIMON PA-C
Prescription History 1982967337
Physician Assistant in Buffalo, NY
What does Marie Simon prescribe?
In 2024, Marie Simon wrote 437 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Alprazolam, with 86 prescriptions for 32 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 Marie Simon prescribes.
Medications 22 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 86 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.52 per fill, versus $6.31 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 28 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 82% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $13.00 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 28 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.14 per fill, versus $5.43 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 treat anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 25 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 64% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $7.68 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
Marie Simon wrote 21 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $3.75 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 21 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.33 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
This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 19 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $40.77 per fill, versus $39.10 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.80 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 17 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 64% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.09 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
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
Marie Simon wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.23 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.86 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $3.20 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $1.81 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 14 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.53 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
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
Marie Simon wrote 14 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $3.78 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 14 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $16.33 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
Marie Simon wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1.78 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
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
Marie Simon wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $29.62 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 12 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $7.11 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.70 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.50 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New York prescribers
Marie Simon wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.33 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.
Questions about Marie Simon’s prescriptions
What does Marie Simon prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Marie Simon's most prescribed medications were Alprazolam (86), Topiramate (28) and Zolpidem Tartrate (28).
How does Marie Simon's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Marie Simon prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 2 about as often and 19 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Marie Simon 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.
