LAURA CORTEZ NP
Prescription History 1508388521
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Sugar Land, TX
What does Laura Cortez prescribe?
In 2024, Laura Cortez wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Lactulose, with 14 prescriptions.
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 Laura Cortez prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Cortez wrote 14 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.24 per fill, versus $27.16 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Cortez wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.02 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Cortez wrote 12 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.96 per fill, versus $16.19 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Cortez wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $5.47 per fill, versus $15.87 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Cortez wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $1.85 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Cortez wrote 11 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $8.72 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Cortez wrote 11 prescriptions for Loperamide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $19.21 per fill, versus $16.37 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Cortez wrote 11 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.82 per fill, versus $16.96 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
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 Texas prescribers
Laura Cortez wrote 11 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $291.91 per fill, versus $943.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Laura Cortez’s prescriptions
What does Laura Cortez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Laura Cortez's most prescribed medications were Lactulose (14), Lisinopril (13) and Baclofen (12).
How does Laura Cortez's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Laura Cortez prescribes 9 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Laura Cortez 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 Texas 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.
