CARLOS J SAMADA DPM
Prescription History 1699359307
Podiatrist in Miami, FL
What does Dr. Samada prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Samada wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Ciclopirox, with 50 prescriptions for 29 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. Samada prescribes.
Medications 3 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
This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Samada wrote 50 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $29.97 per fill, versus $26.10 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
This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Samada wrote 29 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $33.54 per fill, versus $20.11 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Samada wrote 15 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $16.98 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. Samada’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Samada prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Samada's most prescribed medications were Ciclopirox (50), Ammonium Lactate (29) and Ketoconazole (15).
How does Dr. Samada's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Samada prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Florida prescriber and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Samada 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.
