DR. JON C GEORGE MD
Prescription History 1992746721
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Philadelphia, PA
What does Dr. George prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. George wrote 1,030 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Clopidogrel (clopidogrel bisulfate), with 157 prescriptions for 49 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. George 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 157 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.34 per fill, versus $13.03 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 114 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 89% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $14.68 per fill, versus $15.71 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 109 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $16.00 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 88 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 78% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $12.17 per fill, versus $11.18 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 73 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $10.23 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 60 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $9.50 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 59 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $1,059.07 per fill, versus $796.82 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 58 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $7.55 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 51 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $4.95 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 44 prescriptions for Entresto, about 83% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $840.50 per fill, versus $966.66 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 37 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.27 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 25 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.92 per fill, versus $19.67 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 24 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $859.20 per fill, versus $877.86 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 22 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,023.01 per fill, versus $843.01 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 17 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 62% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.17 per fill, versus $13.91 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 15 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $10.02 per fill, versus $16.32 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 14 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14.38 per fill, versus $13.57 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 14 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $2.72 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $16.39 per fill, versus $7.17 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 12 prescriptions for Brilinta, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $572.15 per fill, versus $576.91 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 12 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $64.27 per fill, versus $27.31 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. George wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $14.46 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. George’s prescriptions
What does Dr. George prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. George's most prescribed medications were Clopidogrel (157), Metoprolol Succinate (114) and Atorvastatin Calcium (109).
How does Dr. George's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Dr. George prescribes 1 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 5 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. George 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 Pennsylvania 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.
