DR. JOSHUA P LIGHT MD
Prescription History 1104880921
Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology in Boynton Beach, FL
What does Dr. Light prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Light wrote 891 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Fluticasone Propionate, with 274 prescriptions for 125 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. Light prescribes.
Medications 16 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 274 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.04 per fill, versus $13.67 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 132 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $30.33 per fill, versus $29.95 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 72 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.89 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 59 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.29 per fill, versus $12.94 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 47 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $71.72 per fill, versus $45.63 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 46 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $10.00 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
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 40 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $21.43 per fill, versus $27.74 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 30 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $9.46 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 30 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.89 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 30 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $10.87 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 30 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.24 per fill, versus $6.23 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 27 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.65 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 23 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.78 per fill, versus $7.31 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 21 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $10.89 per fill, versus $26.72 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 16 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.80 per fill, versus $9.21 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Light wrote 14 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.55 per fill, versus $13.92 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. Light’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Light prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Light's most prescribed medications were Fluticasone Propionate (274), Ipratropium Bromide (132) and Methylprednisolone (72).
How does Dr. Light's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Light prescribes 3 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 5 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Light 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 Florida 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.
