DR. KELLY MARIE PRIMEAU OD
Prescription History 1679533913
Optometrist in Cohoes, NY
What does Dr. Primeau prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Primeau wrote 254 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 122 prescriptions for 34 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. Primeau prescribes.
Medications 8 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Primeau wrote 122 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $17.11 per fill, versus $11.29 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 conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Primeau wrote 25 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.16 per fill, versus $10.83 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 eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Primeau wrote 23 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $18.19 per fill, versus $15.24 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 medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Primeau wrote 22 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $10.43 per fill, versus $26.03 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
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Primeau wrote 21 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $278.41 per fill, versus $62.15 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
Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Primeau wrote 15 prescriptions for Vyzulta, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $570.50 per fill, versus $414.35 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Primeau wrote 13 prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $198.21 per fill, versus $169.46 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
This medication is used to treat dry eye disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Primeau wrote 13 prescriptions for Xiidra, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $1,500.40 per fill, versus $949.88 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. Primeau’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Primeau prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Primeau's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (122), Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (25) and Erythromycin (23).
How does Dr. Primeau's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Primeau prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Primeau 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 New York 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.
