DR. PARKER ANTHONY VELARGO M.D.
Prescription History 1003080201
Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery in New Orleans, LA
What does Dr. Velargo prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Velargo wrote 116 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Celecoxib, with 28 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. Velargo 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 Louisiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Velargo wrote 28 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.45 per fill, versus $20.08 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Velargo wrote 27 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.18 per fill, versus $6.95 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 relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Velargo wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 21% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $16.60 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Velargo wrote 19 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 84% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $12.95 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Velargo wrote 18 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $11.85 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. Velargo’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Velargo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Velargo's most prescribed medications were Celecoxib (28), Cephalexin (27) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (24).
How does Dr. Velargo's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Velargo prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Louisiana prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Velargo 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 Louisiana 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.
