STEVEN YOUNG M.D.
Prescription History 1629498787
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in New Orleans, LA
What does Dr. Young prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Young wrote 1,760 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Tacrolimus, with 412 prescriptions for 69 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. Young prescribes.
Medications 29 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 Louisiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 412 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 7.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $81.71 per fill, versus $106.90 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 158 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $65.22 per fill, versus $103.64 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 153 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $99.08 per fill, versus $118.73 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 130 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $4.24 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 drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 105 prescriptions for Lamivudine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $46.39 per fill, versus $82.78 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 94 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.02 per fill, versus $7.47 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
Cyclosporine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a liver, kidney, or heart transplant.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 72 prescriptions for Cyclosporine Modified, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $97.60 per fill, versus $127.45 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 70 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $3,170.57 per fill, versus $2,735.10 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 59 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $52.14 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Tenofovir alafenamide is used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection, a viral infection of the liver.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 58 prescriptions for Vemlidy, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,421.06 per fill, versus $1,429.05 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 51 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $55.67 per fill, versus $20.94 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
Tenofovir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 46 prescriptions for Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $26.70 per fill, versus $82.95 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted kidney.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 43 prescriptions for Mycophenolic Acid, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $41.54 per fill, versus $230.05 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 36 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $17.04 per fill, versus $34.71 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 36 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 68% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.48 per fill, versus $3.05 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $55.44 per fill, versus $13.50 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 28 prescriptions for Entecavir, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $54.85 per fill, versus $95.04 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 22 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $120.63 per fill, versus $71.13 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 22 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 24% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $6.39 per fill, versus $11.41 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 18 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $7.29 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.11 per fill, versus $6.92 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 14 prescriptions for Constulose, about 88% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $47.06 per fill, versus $19.86 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $604.73 per fill, versus $758.12 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 14 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 26% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $19.00 per fill, versus $17.42 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 medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 14 prescriptions for Veltassa, about 62% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $899.48 per fill, versus $1,005.60 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $0.60 per fill, versus $5.12 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 21% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.91 per fill, versus $16.44 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
Nadolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 11 prescriptions for Nadolol, about 68% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $30.04 per fill, versus $40.93 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Young wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $11.15 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. Young’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Young prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Young's most prescribed medications were Tacrolimus (412), Mycophenolate Mofetil (158) and Ursodiol (153).
How does Dr. Young's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Young prescribes 13 more often than the typical Louisiana prescriber, 3 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Young 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 Louisiana 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.
