CARMELO HERRERO M.D.
Prescription History 1619078607
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Henderson, NV
What does Dr. Herrero prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Herrero wrote 853 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 343 prescriptions for 103 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. Herrero prescribes.
Medications 20 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 Nevada prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 343 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 5.7 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $11.39 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 129 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.46 per fill, versus $12.63 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 41 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $22.48 per fill, versus $18.20 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 41 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 62% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $69.65 per fill, versus $61.64 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 32 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 39% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $16.78 per fill, versus $12.70 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
This product is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 31 prescriptions for Sutab, about as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $164.18 per fill, versus $163.44 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 29 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $47.02 per fill, versus $53.19 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 medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 24 prescriptions for Zenpep, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $2,992.75 per fill, versus $3,237.51 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
Sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/citric acid solution is used to clean out the intestines before surgery or certain procedures (such as colonoscopy, X-rays).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 22 prescriptions for Clenpiq, about 28% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $169.50 per fill, versus $171.63 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 21 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.88 per fill, versus $42.53 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 16 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 20% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $11.36 per fill, versus $15.19 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 16 prescriptions for Plenvu, about 65% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $138.14 per fill, versus $143.31 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 certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 15 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 67% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $155.88 per fill, versus $360.72 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
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $7.84 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 14 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 17% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $14.48 per fill, versus $15.13 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 24% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $5.23 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 13 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,166.87 per fill, versus $859.08 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 13 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about 68% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $58.60 per fill, versus $123.71 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 a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 13 prescriptions for Mesalamine Er, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $98.14 per fill, versus $165.96 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Herrero wrote 12 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.58 per fill, versus $17.05 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. Herrero’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Herrero prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Herrero's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (343), Famotidine (129) and Lactulose (41).
How does Dr. Herrero's prescribing compare with other Nevada prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Herrero prescribes 4 more often than the typical Nevada prescriber, 4 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Herrero 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 Nevada 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.
