DR. CHELSEA LYNN LOUGHNER DO
Prescription History 1417536889
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in New Kensington, PA
What does Dr. Loughner prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Loughner wrote 91 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Ozempic (semaglutide), with 22 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. Loughner prescribes.
Medications 6 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Loughner wrote 22 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,116.42 per fill, versus $1,230.71 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Loughner wrote 18 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $10.98 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Loughner wrote 17 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $875.91 per fill, versus $952.57 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Loughner wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $6.34 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Loughner wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $28.91 per fill, versus $13.87 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Loughner wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.19 per fill, versus $4.09 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. Loughner’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Loughner prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Loughner's most prescribed medications were Ozempic (22), Levothyroxine Sodium (18) and Jardiance (17).
How does Dr. Loughner's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Loughner prescribes 6 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Loughner 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 Pennsylvania 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.
