DR. WILLIAM A SEGAL M.D.
Prescription History 1275698516
Ophthalmology in Duluth, GA

Quality Rating: 92.27 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since December 27, 2006

Contact Information

3800 PLEASANT HILL RD
SUITE 3
DULUTH, GA
ZIP 30096
Phone: (678) 584-0400
Fax: (678) 584-0568

Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

When choosing a healthcare provider, especially one who prescribes medications, having access to their prescribing history can be invaluable. This page offers detailed insights into the prescriptions DR. WILLIAM A SEGAL M.D. has written for Medicare beneficiaries in the past, empowering both current and prospective patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Why This Information Matters

This Medicare Part D dataset provides transparency into the provider’s prescribing patterns, helping you understand the scope and nature of their pharmaceutical care. Here’s what you can learn:

Prescribing Trends: See which medications—both generic and brand-name—this provider has most frequently prescribed.
Specialization Insights: The types of drugs prescribed can give insight into the provider’s areas of focus or specialization, whether it’s managing chronic conditions, addressing acute illnesses, or providing preventive care.
Cost Awareness: Learn about the total drug costs associated with these prescriptions, which may help you anticipate your own costs and coverage needs.
Patient-Centered Decision Making: Understanding a provider’s prescribing practices helps you align their expertise with your health goals, ensuring the care you receive is consistent with your expectations.

Alphagan P

Generic Name: Brimonidine Tartrate
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 13
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 24.5
What is this prescription?: A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Azelastine Hcl

Generic Name: Azelastine Hcl
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 100
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 166.4
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms.

Besivance

Generic Name: Besifloxacin Hcl
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 47
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 48
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Besifloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Name: Brimonidine Tartrate
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 233
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 487.9
What is this prescription?: A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Combigan

Generic Name: Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 57
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 87.6
What is this prescription?: A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.
What is this prescription used for?: This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate

Generic Name: Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 39
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 39.8
What is this prescription used for?: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. This injectable form of dexamethasone is used when a similar drug cannot be taken by mouth or when a very fast response is needed, especially in patients with severe medical conditions. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of dexamethasone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Name: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 99
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 184.8
What is this prescription used for?: This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Name: Doxycycline Hyclate
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 19
What is this prescription?: A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Epinastine Hcl

Generic Name: Epinastine Hcl
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 37.1
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is an antihistamine used to prevent itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis).

Erythromycin

Generic Name: Erythromycin Base
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 66
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 72
What is this prescription used for?: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Gatifloxacin

Generic Name: Gatifloxacin
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 67
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 67
What is this prescription?: A fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent and DNA TOPOISOMERASE II inhibitor that is used as an ophthalmic solution for the treatment of BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Inveltys

Generic Name: Loteprednol Etabonate
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 21
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 21
What is this prescription?: An androstadiene derivative corticosteroid that is used as an ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic eye conditions.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to temporarily relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the eyes such as swelling, redness, and itching. Loteprednol belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Latanoprost

Generic Name: Latanoprost
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 515
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 1154.5
What is this prescription?: A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.
What is this prescription used for?: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Loteprednol Etabonate

Generic Name: Loteprednol Etabonate
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 17.6
What is this prescription?: An androstadiene derivative corticosteroid that is used as an ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic eye conditions.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to temporarily relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the eyes such as swelling, redness, and itching. Loteprednol belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Lumigan

Generic Name: Bimatoprost
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 61
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 105.3
What is this prescription?: A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.
What is this prescription used for?: Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Minocycline Hcl

Generic Name: Minocycline Hcl
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 27
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 29
What is this prescription?: A TETRACYCLINE analog, having a 7-dimethylamino and lacking the 5 methyl and hydroxyl groups, which is effective against tetracycline-resistant STAPHYLOCOCCUS infections.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat acne or rosacea. Minocycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. However, it is not used to treat skin infections. It helps decrease pimples and red bumps that happen with acne or rosacea.

Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth

Generic Name: Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 13
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 13
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Ofloxacin

Generic Name: Ofloxacin
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 31
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 31
What is this prescription?: A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Name: Prednisolone Acetate
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 146
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 178.7
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Prolensa

Generic Name: Bromfenac Sodium
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 65
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 87.3
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat swelling (inflammation) and pain in the eye after a certain type of eye surgery (cataract surgery). Bromfenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the effects of certain natural substances (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation.

Restasis

Generic Name: Cyclosporine
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 36
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 79
What is this prescription?: A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.
What is this prescription used for?: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Rocklatan

Generic Name: Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 25
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 37.2
What is this prescription used for?: Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent vision loss or blindness.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Name: Timolol Maleate
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 199
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 461.8
What is this prescription?: A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Name: Tramadol Hcl
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 11
What is this prescription?: A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.
What is this prescription used for?: See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Valacyclovir

Generic Name: Valacyclovir Hcl
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 17
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 24
What is this prescription?: A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES.
What is this prescription used for?: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal.

Vyzulta

Generic Name: Latanoprostene Bunod
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 22.1
What is this prescription used for?: Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by controlling the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Xiidra

Generic Name: Lifitegrast
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Times Prescribed: 40
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 74
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease.

This dataset provides information about prescriptions written for Medicare beneficiaries in the year 2022. It does not include prescriptions for patients with private insurance, Medicaid, or other coverage types. However, this information remains valuable for all patients, as it may reflect the provider's overall prescribing preferences and approach to pharmaceutical care. This can help you make better-informed decisions when considering or continuing care with this provider.