DR. LESLIE A COTTO M.D.
Prescription History 1609167659
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Wellington, FL
What does Dr. Cotto prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cotto wrote 5,136 Medicare prescriptions for 67 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 582 prescriptions for 191 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. Cotto prescribes.
Medications 67 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 582 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $9.94 per fill, versus $10.37 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 469 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 7.8 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,546.16 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 346 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $4.98 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 274 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,306.89 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 274 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,499.83 per fill, versus $1,251.05 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 248 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $8.00 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 196 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $168.43 per fill, versus $125.10 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 196 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $97.61 per fill, versus $82.75 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 195 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 6.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $300.12 per fill, versus $206.12 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 166 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $8.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 160 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $129.75 per fill, versus $98.56 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 143 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.63 per fill, versus $7.69 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 122 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,864.12 per fill, versus $1,258.36 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 109 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 108 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $812.37 per fill, versus $647.13 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 combination of insulin glargine and lixisenatide and is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 94 prescriptions for Soliqua 100-33, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,126.70 per fill, versus $1,147.62 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 82 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $11.46 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 81 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.50 per fill, versus $10.43 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 78 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $17.43 per fill, versus $12.14 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 lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 63 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $364.03 per fill, versus $236.63 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 63 prescriptions for Novolog, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $385.35 per fill, versus $262.26 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 61 prescriptions for Toujeo Max Solostar, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,076.98 per fill, versus $1,065.02 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 51 prescriptions for Unithroid, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $99.22 per fill, versus $52.85 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 49 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $840.73 per fill, versus $721.89 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 degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 49 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,630.33 per fill, versus $1,109.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 42 prescriptions for Omnipod 5 Dexg7g6 Pods (Gen 5), about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,053.98 per fill, versus $1,272.34 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
Pravastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 37 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.11 per fill, versus $12.61 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 35 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $6.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 33 prescriptions for Droplet Pen Needle, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $102.68 per fill, versus $69.67 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 33 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,146.36 per fill, versus $752.39 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 combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 31 prescriptions for Janumet, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $1,282.13 per fill, versus $923.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 31 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $95.20 per fill, versus $74.16 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 30 prescriptions for Fiasp Flextouch, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,650.86 per fill, versus $602.93 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 30 prescriptions for Vascepa, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $739.97 per fill, versus $541.26 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 lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 29 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $258.92 per fill, versus $159.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 28 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $175.10 per fill, versus $89.62 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 27 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,041.44 per fill, versus $985.63 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
Fenofibrate 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 23 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 73% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $21.80 per fill, versus $22.80 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $13.99 per fill, versus $14.90 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 lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 22 prescriptions for Humalog, about 89% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $379.91 per fill, versus $245.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 22 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Micro Pen Needle, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $165.03 per fill, versus $91.99 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 medication is the same as your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 21 prescriptions for Gvoke Hypopen 2-Pack, about 81% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $748.49 per fill, versus $649.00 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 21 prescriptions for Lantus, about 87% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $259.68 per fill, versus $133.69 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
Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 20 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $54.93 per fill, versus $233.76 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
Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 19 prescriptions for Armour Thyroid, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $89.64 per fill, versus $75.39 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
Concentrated insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes who require large doses of insulin (more than 200 units per day).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 19 prescriptions for Humulin R U-500 Kwikpen, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $504.66 per fill, versus $1,767.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 19 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $144.81 per fill, versus $88.24 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 18 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.21 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Nateglinide is used alone or with other medications to control high blood sugar along with a proper diet and exercise program.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 18 prescriptions for Nateglinide, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $49.20 per fill, versus $44.95 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 17 prescriptions for Insulin Aspart Flexpen, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $129.11 per fill, versus $107.66 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 17 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 67% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,057.94 per fill, versus $1,545.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 16 prescriptions for Dropsafe Prep Pads, about 77% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5.09 per fill, versus $3.11 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 medication is a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and linagliptin.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 16 prescriptions for Glyxambi, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,194.22 per fill, versus $1,016.28 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 combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 16 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,422.33 per fill, versus $947.10 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 15 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $0.66 per fill, versus $12.06 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
Fenofibrate 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 15 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.45 per fill, versus $25.97 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
Exenatide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 14 prescriptions for Bydureon Bcise, about 71% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1,939.88 per fill, versus $918.60 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
This medication is used to treat high levels of prolactin hormone in your body.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 14 prescriptions for Cabergoline, about 66% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $20.91 per fill, versus $76.80 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
Concentrated insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes who require large doses of insulin (more than 200 units per day).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 13 prescriptions for Humulin R U-500, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1,422.30 per fill, versus $2,020.41 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 13 prescriptions for Januvia, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,465.42 per fill, versus $988.08 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
Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 13 prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $38.78 per fill, versus $36.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 13 prescriptions for Ulticare Pen Needle, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $87.81 per fill, versus $53.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 11 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $41.43 per fill, versus $21.71 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.64 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.02 per fill, versus $12.37 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 8% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.48 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Cotto wrote 11 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,351.14 per fill, versus $918.57 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. Cotto’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cotto prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cotto's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (582), Ozempic (469) and Metformin Hcl (346).
How does Dr. Cotto's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 67 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cotto prescribes 28 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 12 about as often and 27 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cotto 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 Florida 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.
