DR. HELEN H LEE MD
Prescription History 1336124635
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Lee prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lee wrote 712 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 58 prescriptions for 21 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. Lee prescribes.
Medications 30 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 Texas prescribers.
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 58 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $7.43 per fill, versus $9.74 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 56 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $9.68 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 39 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.50 per fill, versus $8.22 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 39 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $38.07 per fill, versus $25.74 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 38 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $18.45 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 38 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $14.17 per fill, versus $14.12 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 37 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 34 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $433.50 per fill, versus $230.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 29 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $2.71 per fill, versus $9.48 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 27 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $136.74 per fill, versus $265.18 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 25 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $5.24 per fill, versus $6.07 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $15.87 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 20 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $5.09 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 19 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 65% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.23 per fill, versus $17.68 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $8.05 per fill, versus $7.09 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 17 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.07 per fill, versus $13.64 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 16 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $38.01 per fill, versus $64.86 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 16 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $3.54 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 15 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $10.54 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 13 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $33.44 per fill, versus $20.24 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1.97 per fill, versus $6.07 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 13 prescriptions for Lokelma, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $581.91 per fill, versus $829.48 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 make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 13 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $272.21 per fill, versus $88.75 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 13 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 21% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $8.39 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 13 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $17.01 per fill, versus $19.52 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.67 per fill, versus $4.63 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 medication is used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure), people receiving zidovudine to treat HIV, and people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer (cancer that does
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Procrit, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $955.82 per fill, versus $1,425.39 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $0.50 per fill, versus $7.49 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.59 per fill, versus $12.44 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. Lee’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lee prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lee's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (58), Allopurinol (56) and Carvedilol (39).
How does Dr. Lee's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lee prescribes 1 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 4 about as often and 25 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lee 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 Texas 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.
