DR. NICOLA LONGO MD
Prescription History 1275612749
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Los Angeles, CA
What does Dr. Longo prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Longo wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Carbamazepine, with 14 prescriptions.
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. Longo prescribes.
Medications 3 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Longo wrote 14 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $81.05 per fill, versus $54.61 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 by people with a certain inherited condition (Pompe disease) to reduce high levels of a certain substance (glycogen) that builds up in the body.
Compared with California prescribers
Fewer than five California prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Miglustat is used for the long-term treatment of a certain rare genetic problem (Gaucher's disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Fewer than five California prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
Questions about Dr. Longo’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Longo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Longo's most prescribed medications were Carbamazepine (14), Nexviazyme (13) and Miglustat (11).
How does Dr. Longo's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 1 medication with a state comparison, Dr. Longo prescribes 1 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Longo 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 California 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.
