DR. RIDHU CHOPRA BURTON M.D.
Prescription History 1497735310
Allergy & Immunology - Clinical & Laboratory Immunology in Lansing, MI
What does Dr. Burton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Burton wrote 2,399 Medicare prescriptions for 37 medications. The most prescribed was Montelukast Sodium, with 617 prescriptions for 187 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. Burton prescribes.
Medications 37 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 617 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 11 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $18.68 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 197 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $25.99 per fill, versus $15.48 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 138 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $38.44 per fill, versus $35.99 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 124 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,109.16 per fill, versus $882.53 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 114 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $44.13 per fill, versus $26.86 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 90 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,146.48 per fill, versus $723.29 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 medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 81 prescriptions for Dupixent Syringe, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3,793.91 per fill, versus $3,866.12 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 81 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $390.84 per fill, versus $308.21 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 77 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $748.62 per fill, versus $518.67 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 72 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $244.90 per fill, versus $193.86 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 70 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $67.44 per fill, versus $33.55 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 in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 66 prescriptions for Epinephrine, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $220.49 per fill, versus $260.27 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 66 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $4.15 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 56 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $7.27 per fill, versus $14.15 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
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 55 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $124.32 per fill, versus $39.41 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 53 prescriptions for Dulera, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $782.13 per fill, versus $445.11 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 49 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $643.02 per fill, versus $468.66 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
Beclomethasone is used to prevent and control symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 42 prescriptions for Qvar Redihaler, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $560.47 per fill, versus $354.02 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
Olopatadine is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies that occur in the nose, such as runny/itchy/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 39 prescriptions for Olopatadine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $124.58 per fill, versus $96.02 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 30 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $526.10 per fill, versus $301.53 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 24 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 69% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.56 per fill, versus $5.19 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 24 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $256.57 per fill, versus $180.01 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
Fluticasone is used to treat a certain condition of the nose (chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 22 prescriptions for Xhance, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,455.19 per fill, versus $739.42 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 relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the nose such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, sneezing, and post-nasal drip.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 21 prescriptions for Azelastine-Fluticasone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $343.73 per fill, versus $142.97 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 20 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $539.31 per fill, versus $276.52 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate Hfa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $346.65 per fill, versus $311.70 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
Theophylline is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 18 prescriptions for Theophylline Er, about 88% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $142.81 per fill, versus $117.72 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $47.83 per fill, versus $12.38 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 17 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $13.71 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 seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 17 prescriptions for Qnasl, about 88% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $722.03 per fill, versus $421.61 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 15 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $623.39 per fill, versus $778.37 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
This medication is used along with other medications to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 13 prescriptions for Nucala, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3,668.01 per fill, versus $3,859.11 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.03 per fill, versus $16.24 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.95 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
This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 11 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 33% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3,812.81 per fill, versus $3,866.29 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 medication is used to treat scalp psoriasis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $21.21 per fill, versus $49.70 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Burton wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $14.20 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. Burton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Burton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Burton's most prescribed medications were Montelukast Sodium (617), Fluticasone Propionate (197) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (138).
How does Dr. Burton's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 37 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Burton prescribes 21 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 5 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Burton 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 Michigan 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.
