DR. SEAN CORNELIUS GALLIGAN MD
Prescription History 1982995692
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Brooklyn, NY
What does Dr. Galligan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Galligan wrote 2,178 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 316 prescriptions for 100 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. Galligan prescribes.
Medications 32 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 316 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $13.15 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
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. Galligan wrote 303 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $8.80 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 185 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $7.73 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
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. Galligan wrote 145 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $978.19 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
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. Galligan wrote 129 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.69 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 109 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $10.34 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. Galligan wrote 105 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $12.97 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 103 prescriptions for Entresto, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,053.31 per fill, versus $1,039.97 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
Dr. Galligan wrote 74 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $11.12 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
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
Dr. Galligan wrote 72 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $839.04 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 66 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.99 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 56 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 82% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.08 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 52 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $12.21 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 48 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 69% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.44 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 46 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $24.68 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.54 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
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
Dr. Galligan wrote 38 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.44 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
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
Dr. Galligan wrote 36 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $975.50 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 28 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $536.65 per fill, versus $874.06 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 24 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $8.37 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
Dapagliflozin 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
Dr. Galligan wrote 22 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,147.84 per fill, versus $974.53 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
Dr. Galligan wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.25 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 20 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.05 per fill, versus $15.82 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $2.95 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
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
Dr. Galligan wrote 18 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $9.76 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 17 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.46 per fill, versus $17.89 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 16 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $30.63 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 16 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $28.34 per fill, versus $40.33 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $0.80 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
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
Dr. Galligan wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $17.94 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Galligan wrote 13 prescriptions for Metolazone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $20.20 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. Galligan wrote 12 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 12% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $0.69 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.
Questions about Dr. Galligan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Galligan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Galligan's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (316), Atorvastatin Calcium (303) and Amlodipine Besylate (185).
How does Dr. Galligan's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Galligan prescribes 8 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 5 about as often and 19 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Galligan 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.
