LAKESHA MAE PATTON MD
Prescription History 1194354720
Internal Medicine in Columbia, SC
What does Dr. Patton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patton wrote 103 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Ciprofloxacin Hcl, with 20 prescriptions for 19 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. Patton prescribes.
Medications 7 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patton wrote 20 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $5.72 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patton wrote 17 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (187). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $10.24 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patton wrote 17 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $751.34 per fill, versus $852.02 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patton wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $4.54 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patton wrote 13 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 23% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.89 per fill, versus $10.63 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patton wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 7% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $3.87 per fill, versus $5.78 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patton wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 32% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.70 per fill, versus $11.55 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. Patton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Patton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Patton's most prescribed medications were Ciprofloxacin Hcl (20), Atorvastatin Calcium (17) and Eliquis (17).
How does Dr. Patton's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patton prescribes 7 less often than the typical South Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Patton 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 South Carolina 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.
