JASON ALAN LAUF DO
Prescription History 1043896830
Internal Medicine in Parma, OH
What does Dr. Lauf prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lauf wrote 820 Medicare prescriptions for 36 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 67 prescriptions for 38 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. Lauf prescribes.
Medications 36 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 Ohio prescribers.
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 67 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 53 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 90% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.70 per fill, versus $5.21 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 46 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $8.56 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
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Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 42 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $7.12 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 37 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 81% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $30.18 per fill, versus $30.69 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 34 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $4.95 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 34 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $26.97 per fill, versus $14.20 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 medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 29 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 87% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $11.97 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 28 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $5.34 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 37% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $18.97 per fill, versus $15.79 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 25 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1.72 per fill, versus $3.48 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 24 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 36% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.78 per fill, versus $10.49 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 23 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $9.60 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 22 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $6.44 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.38 per fill, versus $8.34 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $13.64 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 18 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $6.22 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 18 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $12.95 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $3.52 per fill, versus $5.77 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $2.63 per fill, versus $6.29 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $15.67 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 17 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $6.42 per fill, versus $8.44 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $539.55 per fill, versus $838.29 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $1.81 per fill, versus $4.55 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 12% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Simvastatin 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 15 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 15 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 39% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.81 per fill, versus $6.13 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 14 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $6.69 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 13 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.53 per fill, versus $6.45 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.82 per fill, versus $8.76 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 depression.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 13 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 24% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2.24 per fill, versus $19.11 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $13.02 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $29.56 per fill, versus $26.98 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 diarrhea.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 12 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $16.72 per fill, versus $25.79 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $0.50 per fill, versus $3.46 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Lauf wrote 11 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.70 per fill, versus $8.72 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. Lauf’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lauf prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lauf's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (67), Alprazolam (53) and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (46).
How does Dr. Lauf's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 36 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lauf prescribes 1 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 5 about as often and 30 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lauf 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 Ohio 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.
