Latest Prescription Drugs Data for Massachusetts

Top Specialties

SpecialtyNumber of
Providers
Internal Medicine4,783
Nurse Practitioner3,981
Dentist2,767
Physician Assistant1,945
Family Practice1,491
Psychiatry1,224
Student772
Emergency Medicine705
Cardiology631
Ophthalmology591
Obstetrics & Gynecology567
Neurology550
Dermatology458
Gastroenterology432
General Surgery415
Psychiatry & Neurology415
Orthopedic Surgery392
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist338
Optometry319
Pulmonary Disease297
Endocrinology289
Hematology-Oncology283
Podiatry277
Urology255
Otolaryngology238
Nephrology220
Pediatric Medicine185
Rheumatology184
Infectious Disease171
Oral Surgery (Dentist only)167
Hospitalist163
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation162
Anesthesiology160
Medical Oncology119
Allergy/ Immunology111
Geriatric Medicine83
Radiation Oncology76
Orthopaedic Surgery70
Vascular Surgery67
General Practice63
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery61
Neurosurgery57
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology56
Certified Nurse Midwife44
Neuropsychiatry44
Interventional Cardiology42
Maxillofacial Surgery41
Pain Management37
Registered Nurse36
Hand Surgery33
Diagnostic Radiology30
Undefined Physician type27
Critical Care (Intensivists)25
Hematology25
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)24
Geriatric Psychiatry20
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery20
Pharmacist20
Sports Medicine19
Thoracic Surgery19
Addiction Medicine18
Hospice and Palliative Care16
Interventional Pain Management16
Preventive Medicine14
Specialist14
Family Medicine12
Gynecological Oncology12
Surgical Oncology11
Sleep Medicine10
Pathology8
Surgery8
General Acute Care Hospital7
Plastic Surgery7
Counselor6
Interventional Radiology5
Licensed Clinical Social Worker5
Cardiac Surgery4
Neurological Surgery4
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine4
Psychologist, Clinical4
Clinic or Group Practice2
Psychoanalyst2
Advanced Practice Dental Therapist1
Assistant, Podiatric1
Community Health Worker1
Dental Hygienist1
Developmental Therapist1
Hospital1
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics1
Midwife1
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine1
Oral Medicinist1
Peripheral Vascular Disease1
Psychologist1
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional1
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)1

Prescription Data Details for Massachusetts Summary

The prescription drugs are sorted by Number of Claims.

Prescription Drug Categories

O

Opioid

An opioid drug. Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
A

Antibiotic

Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
P

Antibiotic

Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.

Prescription Information

Sources

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services