LEWIS R STRONG MD
Prescription History 1265415459
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Loveland, CO
What does Dr. Strong prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Strong wrote 4,406 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (sodium, potassium,mag sulfates), with 1,697 prescriptions for 1,680 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. Strong 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 Colorado prescribers.
What it is used for
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 1,697 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 27 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $66.18 per fill, versus $66.66 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 1,537 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 53 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1.85 per fill, versus $14.57 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 408 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $16.00 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 211 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (137). Medicare paid $18.22 per fill, versus $20.60 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 162 prescriptions for Suprep, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $83.55 per fill, versus $83.23 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 97 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $15.88 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 a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 57 prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $133.79 per fill, versus $109.92 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 certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 43 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $403.24 per fill, versus $417.28 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
Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 37 prescriptions for Stelara, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $27,486.79 per fill, versus $26,670.29 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 30 prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about 42% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $22.47 per fill, versus $24.21 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 28 prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $77.99 per fill, versus $77.36 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 27 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $344.37 per fill, versus $161.66 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 25 prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about 64% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $18.40 per fill, versus $16.62 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 22 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $31.65 per fill, versus $49.44 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 long-acting form of octreotide.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Fewer than five Colorado prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Strong wrote 12 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $55.26 per fill, versus $48.10 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. Strong’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Strong prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Strong's most prescribed medications were Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (1,697), Ondansetron Hcl (1,537) and Omeprazole (408).
How does Dr. Strong's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Strong prescribes 11 more often than the typical Colorado prescriber, 1 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Strong 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 Colorado 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.
