DR. LEE BURNSIDE M.D.
Prescription History 1497744684
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Renton, WA
What does Dr. Burnside prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Burnside wrote 556 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 68 prescriptions for 59 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. Burnside prescribes.
Medications 24 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 Washington 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 68 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 41% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (166). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $11.43 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 54 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $1.73 per fill, versus $7.92 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 42 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 40% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $2.69 per fill, versus $8.60 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 38 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $11.18 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 32 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 31% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $10.71 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 29 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 37% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.85 per fill, versus $15.28 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 27 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 30% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $8.56 per fill, versus $14.75 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 25 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 35% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $15.98 per fill, versus $19.65 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 24 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $26.91 per fill, versus $29.37 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 20 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.78 per fill, versus $10.78 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 18 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 31% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1.52 per fill, versus $6.29 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 32% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.70 per fill, versus $5.34 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 17 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 33% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.86 per fill, versus $9.61 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 16 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.55 per fill, versus $10.30 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.02 per fill, versus $9.63 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 15 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.88 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $32.00 per fill, versus $26.10 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,544.95 per fill, versus $994.95 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.09 per fill, versus $14.19 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 12 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 36% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $96.87 per fill, versus $136.88 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 23% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $10.77 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.37 per fill, versus $10.02 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.74 per fill, versus $18.06 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Burnside wrote 11 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $1,937.84 per fill, versus $1,442.98 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. Burnside’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Burnside prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Burnside's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (68), Amlodipine Besylate (54) and Lisinopril (42).
How does Dr. Burnside's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Burnside prescribes 24 less often than the typical Washington prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Burnside 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 Washington 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.
