PIOTR OLKOWSKI MD
Prescription History 1992858484
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Schenectady, NY
What does Dr. Olkowski prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Olkowski wrote 1,663 Medicare prescriptions for 36 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 127 prescriptions for 27 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. Olkowski prescribes.
Medications 36 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. Olkowski wrote 127 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.10 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 116 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $79.23 per fill, versus $65.57 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 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. Olkowski wrote 114 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.47 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, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 109 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.36 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. Olkowski wrote 85 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.47 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 70 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.57 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 70 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $18.83 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 65 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $28.31 per fill, versus $21.47 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 64 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.76 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, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 61 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $41.21 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 60 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.70 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 58 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.17 per fill, versus $13.30 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. Olkowski wrote 58 prescriptions for Risperidone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.20 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 52 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $10.05 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 50 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.30 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 50 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $12.24 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 46 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.28 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 45 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $13.56 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. Olkowski wrote 37 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $21.00 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 37 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $16.55 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 36 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.29 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 31 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $50.16 per fill, versus $51.96 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. Olkowski wrote 23 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $50.87 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 schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 21 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2,234.41 per fill, versus $2,864.23 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 19 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $21.36 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 19 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.51 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 17 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $0.93 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 16 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $33.42 per fill, versus $30.12 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
Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 15 prescriptions for Atomoxetine Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $58.73 per fill, versus $93.90 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
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. Olkowski wrote 15 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.29 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.68 per fill, versus $17.04 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 treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 14 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $72.27 per fill, versus $39.34 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
This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 13 prescriptions for Abilify Maintena, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $2,721.62 per fill, versus $2,652.96 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $29.57 per fill, versus $50.86 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
This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Olkowski wrote 12 prescriptions for Aristada, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $3,039.59 per fill, versus $2,815.43 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 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. Olkowski wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16.13 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.
Questions about Dr. Olkowski’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Olkowski prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Olkowski's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (127), Clozapine (116) and Quetiapine Fumarate (114).
How does Dr. Olkowski's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 36 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Olkowski prescribes 14 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 7 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Olkowski 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.
