DR. LIANGBO SHEN MD
Prescription History 1487230587
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Durham, NC
What does Dr. Shen prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shen wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisolone Acetate, with 43 prescriptions for 40 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. Shen prescribes.
Medications 6 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Shen wrote 43 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $54.86 per fill, versus $39.74 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Shen wrote 17 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 11% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $11.96 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 bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Shen wrote 17 prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $8.35 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Shen wrote 15 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 19% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $33.20 per fill, versus $23.09 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 quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Shen wrote 15 prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $17.76 per fill, versus $23.10 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
This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Shen wrote 12 prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $57.17 per fill, versus $46.30 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. Shen’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shen's most prescribed medications were Prednisolone Acetate (43), Latanoprost (17) and Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (17).
How does Dr. Shen's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shen prescribes 6 less often than the typical North Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shen 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.
