MR. KONSTANTINOS LONTOS M.D.
Prescription History 1467890749
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA
What does Dr. Lontos prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lontos wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hcl), with 18 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. Lontos prescribes.
Medications 4 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 18 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $51.44 per fill, versus $29.74 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $901.99 per fill, versus $796.82 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 14 prescriptions for Revlimid, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14,073.81 per fill, versus $17,491.06 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lontos wrote 12 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $17.05 per fill, versus $11.95 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. Lontos’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lontos prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lontos's most prescribed medications were Valacyclovir (18), Eliquis (15) and Revlimid (14).
How does Dr. Lontos's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lontos prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lontos 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.
