ESHWAR LAL M.D.
Prescription History 1447581335
Hospitalist in High Point, NC
What does Dr. Lal prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lal wrote 407 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 38 prescriptions for 16 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. Lal prescribes.
Medications 19 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 North Carolina prescribers.
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 38 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $9.41 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 35 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.80 per fill, versus $4.07 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 34 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $15.11 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 33 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $10.11 per fill, versus $5.92 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 30 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 88% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $12.00 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 28 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $617.09 per fill, versus $835.47 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 26 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $10.33 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $12.84 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 20 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $11.13 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 61% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $9.06 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.34 per fill, versus $6.24 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 16 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $4.73 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $2.14 per fill, versus $9.16 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $19.54 per fill, versus $7.15 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $16.42 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 11 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 10% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $15.63 per fill, versus $13.28 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lal wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $60.31 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. Lal’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lal prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lal's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (38), Prednisone (35) and Cefdinir (34).
How does Dr. Lal's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lal prescribes 2 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lal 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 North Carolina 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.
