DR. KELLY M SMITH
Prescription History 1407967342
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Lafayette, CO
What does Dr. Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Smith wrote 552 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 75 prescriptions for 21 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. Smith prescribes.
Medications 22 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 Colorado prescribers.
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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 75 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $4.96 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 66 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.04 per fill, versus $14.57 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
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 59 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $27.50 per fill, versus $18.19 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 to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 43 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 71% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $148.05 per fill, versus $1,003.38 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 38 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.58 per fill, versus $12.65 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
Filgrastim is a man-made version of a certain natural substance made by your body.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 29 prescriptions for Nivestym, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $945.77 per fill, versus $923.37 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 26 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.40 per fill, versus $21.02 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 medication is used to treat lung cancer.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 25 prescriptions for Tagrisso, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $17,072.57 per fill, versus $16,381.46 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 23 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $27.01 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 19 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 65% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.10 per fill, versus $13.38 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 contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Lidocaine-Prilocaine, about 75% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $19.29 per fill, versus $16.15 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $12.47 per fill, versus $15.82 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 14 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 64% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $12.70 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 13 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 32% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $10.91 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
This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 42% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $25.73 per fill, versus $28.72 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
Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamoxifen Citrate, about 35% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $24.44 per fill, versus $24.58 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 38% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11,756.55 per fill, versus $13,000.23 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 32% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $16.82 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
Ribociclib is used to treat breast cancer.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Kisqali, about 61% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $12,417.07 per fill, versus $15,429.91 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 23% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $18.98 per fill, versus $24.15 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $10.47 per fill, versus $16.00 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 various types of cancer.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Fewer than five Colorado prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
Questions about Dr. Smith’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Smith's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (75), Ondansetron Hcl (66) and Anastrozole (59).
How does Dr. Smith's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Smith prescribes 4 more often than the typical Colorado prescriber, 2 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Smith 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 Colorado 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.
