DR. MELISSA CHESLER LAZARUS M.D.
Prescription History 1295788198
Dermatology in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
What does Dr. Lazarus prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lazarus wrote 176 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Ketoconazole, with 46 prescriptions for 29 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. Lazarus prescribes.
Medications 9 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lazarus wrote 46 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.46 per fill, versus $16.98 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lazarus wrote 25 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.43 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 dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lazarus wrote 19 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $18.84 per fill, versus $20.11 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lazarus wrote 16 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.54 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lazarus wrote 15 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $35.90 per fill, versus $43.73 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lazarus wrote 15 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $66.83 per fill, versus $29.80 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
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lazarus wrote 15 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $19.08 per fill, versus $27.74 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
This medication is used to treat acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lazarus wrote 13 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $20.39 per fill, versus $30.21 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lazarus wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.65 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.
Questions about Dr. Lazarus’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lazarus prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lazarus's most prescribed medications were Ketoconazole (46), Doxycycline Monohydrate (25) and Ammonium Lactate (19).
How does Dr. Lazarus's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lazarus prescribes 9 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lazarus 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.
