ELIZABETH C LORENZ M.D.
Prescription History 1013994821
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Rochester, MN
What does Dr. Lorenz prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lorenz wrote 285 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Carvedilol, with 37 prescriptions for 16 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. Lorenz prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 37 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 83% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 36 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 88% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $5.06 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 30 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $46.50 per fill, versus $25.24 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 25 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.01 per fill, versus $14.82 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
Atovaquone is used to prevent or treat a serious lung infection called Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 23 prescriptions for Atovaquone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $892.69 per fill, versus $469.53 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
Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 22 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $320.82 per fill, versus $222.77 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 high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 17 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 80% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $829.27 per fill, versus $661.38 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 29% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1.71 per fill, versus $8.69 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 16 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $0.78 per fill, versus $14.95 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1.04 per fill, versus $15.09 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $2.41 per fill, versus $8.62 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 13 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $13.32 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.60 per fill, versus $16.89 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
Valganciclovir is an anti-viral drug.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Lorenz wrote 11 prescriptions for Valganciclovir Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $185.38 per fill, versus $260.07 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. Lorenz’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lorenz prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lorenz's most prescribed medications were Carvedilol (37), Prednisone (36) and Nifedipine Er (30).
How does Dr. Lorenz's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lorenz prescribes 2 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 4 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lorenz 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 Minnesota 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.
