MELISSA FAYE LEHR CNP
Prescription History 1639664014
Nurse Practitioner in Sioux Falls, SD
What does Melissa Lehr prescribe?
In 2024, Melissa Lehr wrote 142 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone/umeclidin/vilanter), with 45 prescriptions for 21 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 Melissa Lehr prescribes.
Medications 7 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 South Dakota prescribers.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Melissa Lehr wrote 45 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 78% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $914.58 per fill, versus $778.95 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Melissa Lehr wrote 27 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $9.94 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Melissa Lehr wrote 17 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about half as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $593.05 per fill, versus $478.41 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
When inhaled by mouth, acetylcysteine is used to help thin and loosen mucus in the airways due to certain lung diseases (such as emphysema, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Fewer than five South Dakota prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Melissa Lehr wrote 14 prescriptions for Np Thyroid, about half as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $24.17 per fill, versus $67.30 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Melissa Lehr wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 13% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $9.13 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Melissa Lehr wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 38% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $19.86 per fill, versus $6.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Melissa Lehr’s prescriptions
What does Melissa Lehr prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Lehr's most prescribed medications were Trelegy Ellipta (45), Montelukast Sodium (27) and Breo Ellipta (17).
How does Melissa Lehr's prescribing compare with other South Dakota prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Melissa Lehr prescribes 1 about as often than the typical South Dakota prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Melissa Lehr 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 South Dakota 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.
