MICHAEL JACK LU
Prescription History 1477059640
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Gaithersburg, MD
What does Michael Lu prescribe?
In 2024, Michael Lu wrote 159 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 74 prescriptions for 29 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 Michael Lu prescribes.
Medications 5 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 Maryland prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Michael Lu wrote 74 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $15.67 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Michael Lu wrote 38 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 88% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.15 per fill, versus $5.32 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Michael Lu wrote 21 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.75 per fill, versus $27.59 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Michael Lu wrote 15 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.39 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Michael Lu wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.93 per fill, versus $9.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Michael Lu’s prescriptions
What does Michael Lu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Lu's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (74), Meloxicam (38) and Pregabalin (21).
How does Michael Lu's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Michael Lu prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Maryland prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Michael Lu 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 Maryland 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.
