JUAN M CUELLAR MD
Prescription History 1285617621
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Miami, FL
What does Dr. Cuellar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cuellar wrote 6,042 Medicare prescriptions for 53 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 911 prescriptions for 336 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. Cuellar prescribes.
Medications 53 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 911 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 6.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $1.09 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 633 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $2.55 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
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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 419 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 6.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $1.95 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 364 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $3.79 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 307 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $1.94 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 299 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 7.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.63 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 275 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $19.68 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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 272 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $2.11 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 260 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.26 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 225 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 5.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $61.88 per fill, versus $199.34 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
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 201 prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about 7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $39.22 per fill, versus $77.99 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 199 prescriptions for Dapagliflozin, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $450.90 per fill, versus $433.38 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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 195 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 6.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.23 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
This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 163 prescriptions for Sps, about 6.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $96.19 per fill, versus $126.19 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 113 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $10.14 per fill, versus $24.19 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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 92 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.56 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 87 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $653.15 per fill, versus $985.63 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 74 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $3.00 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 65 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.59 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 64 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.44 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 medication is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 63 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $476.49 per fill, versus $736.88 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 59 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $17.25 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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 45 prescriptions for Clinolipid, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $240.15 per fill, versus $257.42 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
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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 43 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $12.10 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 40 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.31 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 37 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.92 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 35 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.37 per fill, versus $5.87 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 35 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $6.23 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 34 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 75% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.59 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $1.72 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
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 30 prescriptions for Velphoro, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,570.58 per fill, versus $2,531.43 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
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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 27 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $3.37 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 26 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $10.88 per fill, versus $17.12 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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 25 prescriptions for Prosol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $132.16 per fill, versus $183.91 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $15.63 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 21 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.71 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
Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 20 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $67.09 per fill, versus $233.76 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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 19 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1.48 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $2.05 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 18 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.48 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 17 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.00 per fill, versus $27.26 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $1.05 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 16 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.91 per fill, versus $17.57 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 16 prescriptions for Sevelamer Hcl, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $543.67 per fill, versus $504.60 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
Amiloride is used with other "water pills"/diuretics (such as furosemide, thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 13 prescriptions for Amiloride Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $9.47 per fill, versus $15.50 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.71 per fill, versus $17.00 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.43 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 13 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $121.14 per fill, versus $116.39 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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.83 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
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
Dr. Cuellar wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.32 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 13% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $100.98 per fill, versus $34.23 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 11 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $32.68 per fill, versus $12.92 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cuellar wrote 11 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $351.29 per fill, versus $128.67 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. Cuellar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cuellar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cuellar's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (911), Losartan Potassium (633) and Furosemide (419).
How does Dr. Cuellar's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 53 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cuellar prescribes 23 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 6 about as often and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cuellar 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.
