DR. NEKTARIOS STAVROS DEMETRIOU D.O
Prescription History 1154443521
Family Medicine in Tampa, FL
What does Dr. Demetriou prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Demetriou wrote 3,168 Medicare prescriptions for 69 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 244 prescriptions for 72 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. Demetriou prescribes.
Medications 69 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 244 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $6.33 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 221 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $12.14 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 161 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $4.94 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 141 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,012.12 per fill, versus $1,251.05 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 137 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 86% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $10.37 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 114 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.06 per fill, versus $12.91 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
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. Demetriou wrote 112 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.31 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 111 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $7.17 per fill, versus $11.88 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 110 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 83% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.83 per fill, versus $8.87 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 88 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $6.26 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 75 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $8.00 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 74 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.06 per fill, versus $17.57 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 70 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $3.80 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 68 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 67% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $13.37 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Pravastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 66 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $12.61 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 61 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 81% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.60 per fill, versus $4.16 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 56 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $13.24 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 55 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $9.18 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 55 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $12.84 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. Demetriou wrote 49 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $8.23 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 48 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.12 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 48 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 45 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,097.50 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 41 prescriptions for Farxiga, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,108.66 per fill, versus $985.63 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 41 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $5.88 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 36 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $7.89 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 medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 35 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $15.31 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 34 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 77% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $7.69 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 34 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $7.81 per fill, versus $8.89 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 33 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $71.47 per fill, versus $32.05 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 33 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $21.24 per fill, versus $25.65 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 with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 30 prescriptions for Janumet, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $377.19 per fill, versus $923.30 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. Demetriou wrote 30 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $5.76 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 29 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $7.80 per fill, versus $12.40 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 26 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.59 per fill, versus $11.46 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 24 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $197.65 per fill, versus $125.10 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
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. Demetriou wrote 23 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.23 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 23 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $7.43 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. Demetriou wrote 22 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $11.74 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 22 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $5.05 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $23.05 per fill, versus $28.99 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $8.57 per fill, versus $8.57 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 20 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $72.64 per fill, versus $57.23 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 20 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $102.96 per fill, versus $82.75 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 19 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.76 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 19 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $15.48 per fill, versus $10.12 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.41 per fill, versus $11.85 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 18 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 18 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,121.14 per fill, versus $988.08 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 18 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,053.08 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 18 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $4.97 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 17 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $15.32 per fill, versus $24.35 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 16 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $24.96 per fill, versus $34.49 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $3.64 per fill, versus $4.78 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 15 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $18.48 per fill, versus $10.90 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 15 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.11 per fill, versus $25.25 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 14 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.71 per fill, versus $15.80 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 13 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $12.29 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 13 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,079.34 per fill, versus $1,258.36 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,066.61 per fill, versus $915.40 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $14.74 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 12 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $31.47 per fill, versus $28.61 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $24.64 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
This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 12 prescriptions for Ssd, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $27.73 per fill, versus $28.83 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 11 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.07 per fill, versus $14.83 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 11 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 7% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (156). Medicare paid $19.09 per fill, versus $10.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 11 prescriptions for Linzess, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $729.52 per fill, versus $817.26 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Demetriou wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $3.86 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. Demetriou’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Demetriou prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Demetriou's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (244), Rosuvastatin Calcium (221) and Amlodipine Besylate (161).
How does Dr. Demetriou's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 69 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Demetriou prescribes 10 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 14 about as often and 45 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Demetriou 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.
