Neurology
14,711 Medicare Part D prescribers, $10.15B in drug costs.
Data: CMS Medicare Part D, 2023 (most current available) · Updated March 2026
14,711
Prescribers
$10.15B
Drug Cost
21,483,971
Claims
$690K
Cost/Provider
3,719
Opioid Prescribers
4.8%
Avg Opioid Rate
14.5%
Avg Brand %
116
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🔎 Data Overview
Average cost per provider of $689,767 is exceptionally high, reflecting this specialty's use of expensive medications. High per-provider costs in specialties like oncology or rheumatology often reflect legitimate clinical needs.
This specialty accounts for $10.1B in Medicare Part D costs — 3.7% of total program spending. Understanding where this money goes is key to controlling healthcare costs.
Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.
Top States for Neurology
| # | State | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 26 |
| 2 | New York | 24 |
| 3 | Texas | 11 |
| 4 | California | 10 |
| 5 | North Carolina | 7 |
| 6 | Indiana | 7 |
| 7 | South Carolina | 6 |
| 8 | Maryland | 6 |
| 9 | Missouri | 6 |
| 10 | Puerto Rico | 6 |