MRS. SMITA LODHA MD
Prescription History 1356434310
Family Medicine in Corona, NY
What does Dr. Lodha prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lodha wrote 1,015 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 134 prescriptions for 46 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. Lodha 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 134 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 89% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $6.16 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 81 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 80 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.49 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 72 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $10.10 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 63 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $17.27 per fill, versus $14.99 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 60 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $12.85 per fill, versus $13.15 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 59 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $7.76 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $12.95 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 40 prescriptions for Januvia, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $964.37 per fill, versus $893.24 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 40 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $8.04 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 32 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $17.25 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 30 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $9.14 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.79 per fill, versus $4.36 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 22 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $10.78 per fill, versus $14.09 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 21 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $8.40 per fill, versus $11.48 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $13.04 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 18 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.22 per fill, versus $11.79 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 17 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $904.11 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $8.29 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 16 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $14.43 per fill, versus $14.37 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.72 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 14 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $24.91 per fill, versus $15.82 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $6.87 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $25.37 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
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 12 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $81.96 per fill, versus $147.57 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $663.03 per fill, versus $874.81 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $10.03 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 12 prescriptions for Suboxone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $552.07 per fill, versus $574.12 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 11 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $29.16 per fill, versus $16.14 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Lodha wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.73 per fill, versus $3.65 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. Lodha’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lodha prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lodha's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (134), Atorvastatin Calcium (81) and Losartan Potassium (80).
How does Dr. Lodha's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lodha prescribes 3 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 27 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lodha 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 New York 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.
