OMAR TORRES LOZADA M.D.
Prescription History 1477578607
Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery in New York, NY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for OMAR TORRES LOZADA M.D., an active MOHS-Micrographic Surgery specialist practicing in New York, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 512 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Triamcinolone Acetonide, which accounts for 90 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NY PrescribersVs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 90 | $12.27▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $12.27 per fill, versus $24.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 90.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,953 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 66 | $18.13▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $18.13 per fill, versus $23.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 749 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ammonium Lactate | 58 | $24.74▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 73% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $24.74 per fill, versus $28.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 51 | $11.78 | ▲ More than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $11.78 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 674 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinonide | 42 | $62.38▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluocinonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Fluocinonide reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of ECZEMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 82% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $62.38 per fill, versus $88.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 938 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 37 | $75.83 | ≈ Typical |
About Betamethasone Dipropionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Betamethasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $75.83 per fill, versus $64.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 844 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CiclopiroxCiclopirox Olamine | 33 | $30.89▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $30.89 per fill, versus $43.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 713 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciclopirox | 27 | $29.10▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about a third of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $29.10 per fill, versus $43.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 795 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Desonide | 26 | $98.22 | ≈ Typical |
About Desonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Desonide reduces the swelling, itching and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. Desonide is a mild corticosteroid. A nonfluorinated corticosteroid anti-inflammatory agent used topically for DERMATOSES. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Desonide, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $98.22 per fill, versus $82.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 524 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 26 | $20.58▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about the same volume as the typical New York prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $20.58 per fill, versus $46.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 351 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketoconazole | 25 | $21.22▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $21.22 per fill, versus $41.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 705 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 17 | $63.86▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clindamycin Phosphate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) in women who are not pregnant. Show more ▾ Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about half the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $63.86 per fill, versus $70.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NY average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metronidazole | 14 | $120.93 | ≈ Typical |
About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 88% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $120.93 per fill, versus $18.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 595 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for OMAR TORRES LOZADA M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall MOHS-Micrographic Surgery prescribing approach at this New York, NY practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
