DR. CESAR A ALFONSO M.D.
Prescription History 1992855621
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in New York, NY
What does Dr. Alfonso prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Alfonso wrote 1,114 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Citalopram Hbr (citalopram hydrobromide), with 176 prescriptions for 16 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. Alfonso prescribes.
Medications 25 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 176 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 4.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2.45 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 77 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $12.77 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 75 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $15.80 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 75 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.28 per fill, versus $7.91 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 66 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.82 per fill, versus $23.06 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
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
Dr. Alfonso wrote 58 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $5.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 53 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1.88 per fill, versus $10.50 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 53 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.58 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 51 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.82 per fill, versus $17.32 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 50 prescriptions for Risperidone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $13.78 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 46 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 80% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.28 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 45 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 89% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.98 per fill, versus $8.71 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 42 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.66 per fill, versus $12.32 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 33 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.73 per fill, versus $50.61 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 33 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.34 per fill, versus $23.60 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
Dr. Alfonso wrote 32 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.58 per fill, versus $13.12 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 25 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.33 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 24 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $143.95 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 21 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.90 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Dr. Alfonso wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $18.73 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $15.42 per fill, versus $19.18 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 12 prescriptions for Perphenazine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $24.96 per fill, versus $52.02 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
Dr. Alfonso wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $25.57 per fill, versus $54.21 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Alfonso wrote 11 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.30 per fill, versus $10.68 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. Alfonso’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Alfonso prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Alfonso's most prescribed medications were Citalopram Hbr (176), Gabapentin (77) and Hydroxyzine Hcl (75).
How does Dr. Alfonso's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Alfonso prescribes 6 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 8 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Alfonso 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.
