LEDIA SAMWIL OD
Prescription History 1043084007
Optometrist in Indio, CA
What does Dr. Samwil prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Samwil wrote 735 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 329 prescriptions for 132 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. Samwil prescribes.
Medications 11 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 California prescribers.
What it is 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).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 329 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $12.02 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 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).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 104 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $13.38 per fill, versus $20.06 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
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 92 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $40.55 per fill, versus $42.08 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
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 41 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $19.82 per fill, versus $20.46 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 pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 39 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $15.50 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 26 prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $457.74 per fill, versus $344.54 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (155). Medicare paid $40.48 per fill, versus $42.12 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 22 prescriptions for Restasis, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $908.43 per fill, versus $850.34 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
Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 22 prescriptions for Rhopressa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $487.37 per fill, versus $494.93 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
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).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 18 prescriptions for Combigan, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $487.64 per fill, versus $325.97 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Samwil wrote 18 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $671.64 per fill, versus $448.13 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. Samwil’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Samwil prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Samwil's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (329), Dorzolamide-Timolol (104) and Brimonidine Tartrate (92).
How does Dr. Samwil's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Samwil prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 3 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Samwil 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 California 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.
