MRS. LYDIA ESTHER COLON MD
Prescription History 1023215621
General Practice in Penuelas, PR
What does Dr. Colon prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Colon wrote 981 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Azithromycin, with 130 prescriptions for 100 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. Colon prescribes.
Medications 34 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 Puerto Rico prescribers.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 130 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.77 per fill, versus $8.38 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 78 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.88 per fill, versus $10.03 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 ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 63 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $69.71 per fill, versus $67.33 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
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.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 50 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 87% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.98 per fill, versus $12.97 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 47 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 80% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $30.82 per fill, versus $23.73 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 40 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $19.01 per fill, versus $14.25 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 37 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 84% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $16.76 per fill, versus $16.55 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 35 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 86% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $9.79 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 35 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.79 per fill, versus $5.11 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 33 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $7.67 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 31 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.04 per fill, versus $7.93 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 29 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (337). Medicare paid $11.33 per fill, versus $10.05 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 29 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 85% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.24 per fill, versus $4.37 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 28 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 12% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (233). Medicare paid $50.83 per fill, versus $76.31 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 27 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 36% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $8.20 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 treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 25 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 39% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $31.34 per fill, versus $30.10 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 24 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (262). Medicare paid $8.15 per fill, versus $9.88 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 22 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (247). Medicare paid $8.17 per fill, versus $10.77 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 21 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.23 per fill, versus $7.40 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 10% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $15.46 per fill, versus $15.32 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 17 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 28% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $8.75 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 or prevent eye infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 16 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 26% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $57.77 per fill, versus $50.87 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 7% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $6.34 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 15 prescriptions for Sulindac, about 32% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.12 per fill, versus $16.52 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 40% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $16.46 per fill, versus $16.23 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 13 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 16% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $26.55 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 12 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 7% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (183). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $11.95 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 25% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $18.26 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 12% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $42.38 per fill, versus $43.35 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 24% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $6.89 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 14% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $6.33 per fill, versus $17.55 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 15% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $7.37 per fill, versus $4.51 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
Prednisolone is a man-made form of a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) made by the adrenal gland.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate, about 26% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $38.58 per fill, versus $25.54 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Colon wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $10.59 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. Colon’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Colon prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Colon's most prescribed medications were Azithromycin (130), Methylprednisolone (78) and Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort (63).
How does Dr. Colon's prescribing compare with other Puerto Rico prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Colon prescribes 3 more often than the typical Puerto Rico prescriber, 8 about as often and 23 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Colon 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 Puerto Rico 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.
