DR. EMERTH LANCE COBURN MD
Prescription History 1477544096
Family Medicine in Queens Village, NY
What does Dr. Coburn prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Coburn wrote 647 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 64 prescriptions for 20 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. Coburn prescribes.
Medications 32 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 New York 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 64 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $22.26 per fill, versus $10.41 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 44 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $227.62 per fill, versus $874.81 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 36 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $9.48 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 30 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $10.10 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $6.87 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 25 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $15.02 per fill, versus $10.95 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 25 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 22 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $14.47 per fill, versus $14.09 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $21.33 per fill, versus $14.99 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 19 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.74 per fill, versus $16.33 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 18 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $15.09 per fill, versus $11.69 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 18 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $13.42 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 18 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $288.91 per fill, versus $942.48 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 17 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.38 per fill, versus $7.11 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $20.41 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 16 prescriptions for Januvia, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $249.71 per fill, versus $893.24 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
Simvastatin 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 16 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $13.10 per fill, versus $8.04 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 15 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $12.21 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 14 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $13.10 per fill, versus $17.60 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.50 per fill, versus $8.29 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 drug is used by mouth or rectally to treat or prevent complications of liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 14 prescriptions for Enulose, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $22.48 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $12.44 per fill, versus $9.47 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 13 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $17.32 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
Rosuvastatin 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $18.52 per fill, versus $14.37 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $26.07 per fill, versus $13.13 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 12 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 8% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $28.77 per fill, versus $11.29 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 product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 11 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $26.59 per fill, versus $26.44 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 11 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $37.72 per fill, versus $31.52 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.57 per fill, versus $8.12 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $22.62 per fill, versus $23.72 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Coburn wrote 11 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.03 per fill, versus $7.91 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. Coburn’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Coburn prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Coburn's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (64), Eliquis (44) and Amlodipine Besylate (36).
How does Dr. Coburn's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Coburn prescribes 32 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Coburn 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 New York 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.
