DR. VICTOR LIN OD
Prescription History 1164083721
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. VICTOR LIN OD, an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,429 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Bepotastine Besilate, which accounts for 379 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NY PrescribersVs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bepotastine Besilate | 379 | $196.50▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bepotastine Besilate: This medication is used to treat itching of the eyes due to allergies. Show more ▾ Bepotastine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that causes allergic symptoms. Do not use this medication to treat red or irritated eyes due to wearing contact lenses. Contact your doctor for further instructions if this occurs. In 2023, this provider wrote 379 Medicare prescriptions for Bepotastine Besilate, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (98). Medicare paid an average of $196.50 per fill, versus $247.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 409.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,795 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azelastine Hcl | 332 | $40.38 | ▲ More than typical |
About Azelastine Hcl: 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. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. In 2023, this provider wrote 332 Medicare prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 6.9 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $40.38 per fill, versus $34.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 344 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,154 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Latanoprost | 192 | $20.09▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 192 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (149). Medicare paid an average of $20.09 per fill, versus $20.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 218 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,782 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 189 | $745.80▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. In 2023, this provider wrote 189 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about 2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $745.80 per fill, versus $1,034.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 202 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,060 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olopatadine Hcl | 104 | $18.85▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Olopatadine Hcl: This medication is an antihistamine used to treat itching and redness in the eyes due to allergies. Show more ▾ This medication is not recommended for the treatment of eye irritation due to wearing contact lenses. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Olopatadine Hcl, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $18.85 per fill, versus $43.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 110.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,004 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 44 | $402.43▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lumigan: Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (77). Medicare paid an average of $402.43 per fill, versus $492.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 53.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tobramycin-DexamethasoneTobramycin/Dexamethasone | 35 | $55.99▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tobramycin-Dexamethasone: This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections. Show more ▾ This medication contains two drugs. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A topical preparation of tobramycin and dexamethasone that is used for treating or preventing superficial bacterial infections of the eye. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 85% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $55.99 per fill, versus $81.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XiidraLifitegrast | 33 | $743.34▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Xiidra, about 66% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $743.34 per fill, versus $945.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 30 | $26.60▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: 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). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (90). Medicare paid an average of $26.60 per fill, versus $32.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 44.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,344 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 26 | $58.53 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 19% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (135). Medicare paid an average of $58.53 per fill, versus $52.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,070 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CombiganBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 22 | $445.15 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Combigan: 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). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details. A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Combigan, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $445.15 per fill, versus $403.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,181 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 19 | $12.18▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $12.18 per fill, versus $19.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 471 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 12 | $20.12▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ofloxacin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 16% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $20.12 per fill, versus $20.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 295 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RocklatanNetarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost | 12 | $412.18▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rocklatan: Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent vision loss or blindness. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Rocklatan, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $412.18 per fill, versus $517.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 13.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 332 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. VICTOR LIN OD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Optometrist prescribing approach at this Brooklyn, NY practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
