FREDERICK QIAO LU MD
Prescription History 1407540552
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Worcester, MA
What does Dr. Lu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lu wrote 320 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Metformin Hcl, with 51 prescriptions.
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. Lu 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 51 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $8.88 per fill, versus $9.67 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 36 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 29% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $7.46 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 29 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $10.10 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 26 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 21% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $12.65 per fill, versus $8.13 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 21 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 26% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $24.01 per fill, versus $14.49 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 19 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 39% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $753.46 per fill, versus $1,010.43 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 17 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $660.23 per fill, versus $852.50 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 17 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 23% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $5.71 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $11.50 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 14 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 30% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,075.18 per fill, versus $1,225.06 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 13 prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about 31% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $118.57 per fill, versus $218.04 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
Fenofibrate 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 13 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $128.45 per fill, versus $31.38 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 13 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.66 per fill, versus $19.33 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 28% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $10.97 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 12 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 23% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $25.67 per fill, versus $19.68 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Lu wrote 12 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 24% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,022.07 per fill, versus $1,207.77 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. Lu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lu's most prescribed medications were Metformin Hcl (51), Amlodipine Besylate (36) and Atorvastatin Calcium (29).
How does Dr. Lu's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lu prescribes 16 less often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lu 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 Massachusetts 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.
