NIKOLAOS LONTOS MD
Prescription History 1366071680
Internal Medicine in Trinity, FL
What does Dr. Lontos prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lontos wrote 1,036 Medicare prescriptions for 47 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 88 prescriptions for 32 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. Lontos prescribes.
Medications 47 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 88 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $10.37 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 83 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $8.14 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 54 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $5.80 per fill, versus $6.26 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 46 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $3.17 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 45 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $18.21 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 42 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 32 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $5.88 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 30 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $11.06 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 28 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $8.81 per fill, versus $12.94 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 27 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.09 per fill, versus $5.26 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 26 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $17.84 per fill, versus $12.14 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $12.73 per fill, versus $13.25 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 24 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 81% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.58 per fill, versus $15.31 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 22 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $21.65 per fill, versus $28.99 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 20 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.37 per fill, versus $11.74 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.79 per fill, versus $8.00 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.84 per fill, versus $3.00 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 19 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1.60 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.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $11.88 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 18 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $12.84 per fill, versus $10.93 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $2.51 per fill, versus $4.16 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 16 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.82 per fill, versus $10.12 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 16 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.32 per fill, versus $13.92 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 16 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $37.17 per fill, versus $34.49 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 15 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.06 per fill, versus $6.70 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 15 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $9.95 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.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 14 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.41 per fill, versus $7.95 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,341.07 per fill, versus $915.40 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 14 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.73 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 14 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,156.21 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 13 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.07 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $39.36 per fill, versus $24.35 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 with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 13 prescriptions for Janumet, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $597.32 per fill, versus $923.30 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 13 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $15.25 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 13 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $24.37 per fill, versus $17.57 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.18 per fill, versus $19.72 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $12.84 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $17.62 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $16.98 per fill, versus $8.57 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
Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat low levels (deficiency) of this vitamin.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyanocobalamin Injection, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $10.84 per fill, versus $13.85 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 16% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $1.88 per fill, versus $4.78 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 insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $17.82 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $7.40 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $19.95 per fill, versus $12.61 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $22.44 per fill, versus $28.64 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $7.89 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 11 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 15% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $9.94 per fill, versus $7.43 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. Lontos’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lontos prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lontos's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (88), Atorvastatin Calcium (83) and Lisinopril (54).
How does Dr. Lontos's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 47 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lontos prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Florida prescriber and 46 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lontos 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.
