LAURA R KLEIN MD
Prescription History 1437140621
Dermatology in Louisville, KY
What does Dr. Klein prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Klein wrote 764 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Triamcinolone Acetonide, with 193 prescriptions for 155 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. Klein prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Kentucky prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 193 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $8.23 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 117 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $19.32 per fill, versus $17.48 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 eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 108 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $45.04 per fill, versus $38.06 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 treat certain types of growths on the skin.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 72 prescriptions for Imiquimod, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $23.74 per fill, versus $26.77 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 fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 66 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $51.94 per fill, versus $30.98 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 47 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $17.55 per fill, versus $27.48 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 37 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $53.18 per fill, versus $32.66 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 31 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $6.68 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
This medication is used to treat acne.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 23 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 79% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $36.39 per fill, versus $37.34 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.48 per fill, versus $12.73 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 21 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $38.89 per fill, versus $7.78 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 17 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $157.42 per fill, versus $115.76 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
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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Klein wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 21% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.20 per fill, versus $3.60 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. Klein’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Klein prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Klein's most prescribed medications were Triamcinolone Acetonide (193), Ketoconazole (117) and Clobetasol Propionate (108).
How does Dr. Klein's prescribing compare with other Kentucky prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Klein prescribes 7 more often than the typical Kentucky prescriber, 2 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Klein 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 Kentucky 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.
