JAY PETER LAO NP
Prescription History 1265920607
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Bradenton, FL
What does Jay Lao prescribe?
In 2024, Jay Lao wrote 7,676 Medicare prescriptions for 124 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 454 prescriptions for 166 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 Jay Lao prescribes.
Medications 124 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
Jay Lao wrote 454 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $6.95 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 332 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $31.30 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 274 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $4.61 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 273 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $3.58 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 248 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $14.87 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 236 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.17 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 212 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $3.40 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 204 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $11.11 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 201 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.97 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 188 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $20.85 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 165 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $7.75 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 161 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $5.87 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 148 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.46 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
Jay Lao wrote 139 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.37 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 133 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $8.42 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
Jay Lao wrote 128 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $6.34 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 125 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $12.82 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 122 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.60 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 113 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $6.63 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 112 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.29 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 107 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $7.95 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
Jay Lao wrote 100 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.40 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 95 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.03 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 94 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.86 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 93 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.96 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 93 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $6.39 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 92 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.17 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 89 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.60 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.
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
Jay Lao wrote 81 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.32 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 79 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $23.53 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 79 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.52 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 77 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.16 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 74 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.57 per fill, versus $6.63 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 70 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $123.12 per fill, versus $142.73 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 70 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $8.64 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 69 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $25.25 per fill, versus $19.72 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 63 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $28.19 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 61 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.69 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 58 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.95 per fill, versus $17.10 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 58 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $4.16 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 57 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $7.18 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 56 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 67% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,336.73 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 55 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $5.26 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 54 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $27.42 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 52 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.73 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 52 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 52 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.53 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 50 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.79 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 50 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.68 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 48 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.59 per fill, versus $6.61 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 48 prescriptions for Januvia, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,135.68 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 48 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.07 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 46 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $9.22 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 42 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $8.82 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 39 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.30 per fill, versus $14.93 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, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 38 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $15.10 per fill, versus $16.41 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 36 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,106.37 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 34 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 86% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.04 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 34 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.05 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Jay Lao wrote 34 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.00 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 32 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $747.99 per fill, versus $901.87 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 31 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,252.04 per fill, versus $951.72 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 30 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.63 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 30 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $20.72 per fill, versus $12.21 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 29 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 81% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $15.36 per fill, versus $13.11 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
Jay Lao wrote 29 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2.41 per fill, versus $7.26 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 29 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.07 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 28 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.96 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 or prevent certain urinary tract infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 28 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $14.99 per fill, versus $28.10 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
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 Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 28 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.51 per fill, versus $18.04 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 26 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $19.71 per fill, versus $26.04 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).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.59 per fill, versus $10.11 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 25 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $23.30 per fill, versus $16.80 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
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 24 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $13.13 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
Bumetanide 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
Jay Lao wrote 23 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $55.17 per fill, versus $30.03 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.70 per fill, versus $10.04 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
Jay Lao wrote 21 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.77 per fill, versus $22.65 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 medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 21 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $34.31 per fill, versus $28.64 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 20 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $24.00 per fill, versus $18.47 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 in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 20 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $19.95 per fill, versus $40.59 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 19 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $41.87 per fill, versus $28.80 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
Fenofibrate 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
Jay Lao wrote 19 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $25.63 per fill, versus $22.80 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 19 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.00 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 19 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $139.78 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 19 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $16.43 per fill, versus $27.35 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 18 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $1.02 per fill, versus $5.08 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 18 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $90.37 per fill, versus $29.34 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 18 prescriptions for Entresto, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,293.69 per fill, versus $1,082.46 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $15.44 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 18 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,556.61 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 18 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.80 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 18 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.98 per fill, versus $26.98 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 coughs caused by the common cold and other breathing problems (such as pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 17 prescriptions for Benzonatate, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $28.93 per fill, versus $15.98 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 anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 17 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.79 per fill, versus $13.86 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $3.00 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 16 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.02 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 16 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $33.71 per fill, versus $33.66 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 control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 16 prescriptions for Primidone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $25.86 per fill, versus $23.34 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 hormone.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 15 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $22.56 per fill, versus $50.04 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 15 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.24 per fill, versus $9.63 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 15 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $14.64 per fill, versus $20.83 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 15 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.16 per fill, versus $14.45 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 15 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $25.74 per fill, versus $47.63 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
Fenofibrate 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
Jay Lao wrote 14 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $30.55 per fill, versus $25.97 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 14 prescriptions for Methimazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $38.18 per fill, versus $10.43 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $13.88 per fill, versus $19.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 14 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $104.10 per fill, versus $98.56 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
Combination isophane/regular insulin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 14 prescriptions for Novolin 70-30, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $165.93 per fill, versus $149.27 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
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 14 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $9.95 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
Jay Lao wrote 14 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $24.27 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 13 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $4.06 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
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 13 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $152.59 per fill, versus $74.56 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
Jay Lao wrote 13 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 12 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.69 per fill, versus $27.52 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 12 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $454.89 per fill, versus $622.73 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 12 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $48.60 per fill, versus $30.77 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 12 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $27.54 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 12 prescriptions for Lantus, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $141.51 per fill, versus $133.69 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.02 per fill, versus $18.28 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 12 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.70 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $29.21 per fill, versus $15.33 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 11 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $26.76 per fill, versus $40.24 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Jay Lao wrote 11 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $43.07 per fill, versus $18.13 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
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
Jay Lao wrote 11 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $58.87 per fill, versus $67.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Jay Lao’s prescriptions
What does Jay Lao prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Jay Lao's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (454), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (332) and Lisinopril (274).
How does Jay Lao's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 124 medications with a state comparison, Jay Lao prescribes 37 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 23 about as often and 64 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Jay Lao 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.
