LIFAN LIANG MD
Prescription History 1366059461
Internal Medicine in Louisville, KY
What does Dr. Liang prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Liang wrote 147 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 31 prescriptions for 31 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. Liang prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Kentucky prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Liang wrote 31 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $10.90 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Liang wrote 29 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $18.92 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Liang wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.26 per fill, versus $7.97 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
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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Liang wrote 16 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 30% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.41 per fill, versus $3.60 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
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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Liang wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 16% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $551.04 per fill, versus $796.07 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Liang wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (152). Medicare paid $1.78 per fill, versus $4.34 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Liang wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.37 per fill, versus $5.28 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Liang wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1.34 per fill, versus $3.86 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. Liang’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Liang prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Liang's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (31), Oxycodone Hcl (29) and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (17).
How does Dr. Liang's prescribing compare with other Kentucky prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Liang prescribes 8 less often than the typical Kentucky prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Liang 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 Kentucky 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.
