DR. GRACIELA LATALLADI ORTEGA M.D
Prescription History 1366626921
Internal Medicine in Bayamon, PR
What does Dr. Latalladi Ortega prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 2,970 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone/umeclidin/vilanter), with 599 prescriptions for 111 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. Latalladi Ortega prescribes.
Medications 33 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 Puerto Rico prescribers.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 599 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 6.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $672.63 per fill, versus $680.92 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 532 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $16.80 per fill, versus $16.47 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 268 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $40.10 per fill, versus $43.35 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 206 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $10.15 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 180 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $37.07 per fill, versus $36.59 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 119 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.44 per fill, versus $5.11 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 110 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $188.79 per fill, versus $173.94 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 103 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $24.89 per fill, versus $22.89 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 103 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $411.62 per fill, versus $421.42 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 90 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $667.61 per fill, versus $660.12 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 67 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $504.78 per fill, versus $496.76 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 depression.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 64 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (144). Medicare paid $4.90 per fill, versus $8.10 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 60 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $479.51 per fill, versus $487.64 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 44 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 80% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $263.36 per fill, versus $261.53 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 skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 44 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $62.56 per fill, versus $29.32 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
Benralizumab is used along with other medications to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 41 prescriptions for Fasenra, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5,756.51 per fill, versus $5,755.29 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
Levalbuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 37 prescriptions for Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa, about 66% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $59.12 per fill, versus $60.02 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
This product is used to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the nose such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, sneezing, and post-nasal drip.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 34 prescriptions for Azelastine-Fluticasone, about 76% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $105.97 per fill, versus $99.19 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 31 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 15% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $4.73 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 30 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 72% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $231.79 per fill, versus $241.57 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 26 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 40% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $533.43 per fill, versus $541.56 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 19 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 35% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.77 per fill, versus $8.38 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 skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 19 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3,812.26 per fill, versus $3,872.79 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 19 prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl Viscous, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $18.26 per fill, versus $11.97 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $9.46 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 15 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 16% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $232.79 per fill, versus $230.80 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 39% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $147.69 per fill, versus $129.30 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 15 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 81% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $351.44 per fill, versus $360.19 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 with other medications to control and prevent symptoms of severe asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 15 prescriptions for Tezspire, about 74% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $4,512.49 per fill, versus $4,327.36 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (142). Medicare paid $8.06 per fill, versus $8.42 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 39% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.38 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 11 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 27% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.06 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
Beclomethasone is used to prevent and control symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Latalladi Ortega wrote 11 prescriptions for Qvar Redihaler, about 22% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $238.64 per fill, versus $255.97 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. Latalladi Ortega’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Latalladi Ortega prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Latalladi Ortega's most prescribed medications were Trelegy Ellipta (599), Fluticasone Propionate (532) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (268).
How does Dr. Latalladi Ortega's prescribing compare with other Puerto Rico prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Latalladi Ortega prescribes 12 more often than the typical Puerto Rico prescriber, 5 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Latalladi Ortega 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 Puerto Rico 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.
