DR. ALTHEA LINDSAY DO
Prescription History 1003043621
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Warwick, RI
What does Dr. Lindsay prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lindsay wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Fluconazole, with 24 prescriptions for 20 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. Lindsay prescribes.
Medications 5 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 Rhode Island prescribers.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Lindsay wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $11.28 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 a hormone.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Lindsay wrote 20 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $53.74 per fill, versus $58.61 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Lindsay wrote 15 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 63% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $37.50 per fill, versus $13.23 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Lindsay wrote 13 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $34.42 per fill, versus $43.42 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 Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Lindsay wrote 13 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $16.00 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. Lindsay’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lindsay prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lindsay's most prescribed medications were Fluconazole (24), Estradiol (20) and Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (15).
How does Dr. Lindsay's prescribing compare with other Rhode Island prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lindsay prescribes 1 more often than the typical Rhode Island prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lindsay 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 Rhode Island 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.
