DR. LARA MCINTYRE AGUIRRE DNP, APRN
Prescription History 1366071318
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Zachary, LA
What does Dr. Aguirre prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Aguirre wrote 300 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 38 prescriptions for 19 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. Aguirre prescribes.
Medications 16 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 Louisiana prescribers.
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 38 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $5.23 per fill, versus $8.79 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 31 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 25% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $9.55 per fill, versus $12.91 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 30 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 17% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $3.87 per fill, versus $5.05 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 26 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $4.78 per fill, versus $6.21 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 21 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 27% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $2.26 per fill, versus $3.80 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 21 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 26% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $13.16 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 22% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $26.46 per fill, versus $30.08 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 15 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.54 per fill, versus $12.12 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 22% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $5.86 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 31% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.04 per fill, versus $12.02 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 16% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $17.76 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 13% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $2.86 per fill, versus $3.79 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 12 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 28% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $112.06 per fill, versus $120.55 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $12.02 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
Pravastatin 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Aguirre wrote 11 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $11.54 per fill, versus $12.41 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. Aguirre’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Aguirre prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Aguirre's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (38), Gabapentin (31) and Amlodipine Besylate (30).
How does Dr. Aguirre's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Aguirre prescribes 16 less often than the typical Louisiana prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Aguirre 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 Louisiana 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.
