BRETT LEWIS MD
Prescription History 1124604608
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Boston, MA
What does Dr. Lewis prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lewis wrote 166 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 31 prescriptions for 15 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. Lewis 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 31 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $11.93 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 23 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $7.46 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 12% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $9.56 per fill, versus $8.13 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 depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 27% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $19.75 per fill, versus $19.68 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 25% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.57 per fill, versus $12.48 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 26% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $13.27 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $9.67 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 12 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 22% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.02 per fill, versus $23.38 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $13.74 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 11 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.32 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lewis wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $8.92 per fill, versus $11.50 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. Lewis’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lewis prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lewis's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (31), Amlodipine Besylate (23) and Lisinopril (15).
How does Dr. Lewis's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lewis prescribes 11 less often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lewis 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 Massachusetts 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.
