DR. LISA B. BERNSTEIN M.D.
Prescription History 1720184831
Internal Medicine in Atlanta, GA
What does Dr. Bernstein prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Bernstein wrote 612 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 100 prescriptions for 35 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. Bernstein prescribes.
Medications 23 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 Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 100 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $5.51 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 64 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 33% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $8.21 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 47 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 65% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $23.01 per fill, versus $28.55 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 37 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (137). Medicare paid $10.35 per fill, versus $10.89 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 35 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 29% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $8.23 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 31 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 36% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $7.23 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 34% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1.99 per fill, versus $3.92 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 25 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 21% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $5.24 per fill, versus $5.81 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 22% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $13.82 per fill, versus $11.86 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 20% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $13.60 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 22 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $9.59 per fill, versus $9.49 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 20 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 63% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $39.20 per fill, versus $35.41 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
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 20 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 29% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $12.13 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 17 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.03 per fill, versus $6.84 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 16 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $16.96 per fill, versus $11.47 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $6.30 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 15% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $14.09 per fill, versus $10.82 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 13% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $4.36 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 12 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 11% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $14.34 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 11 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 36% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $518.83 per fill, versus $661.39 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 11 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 25% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $20.14 per fill, versus $15.96 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Bernstein wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 34% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.66 per fill, versus $8.19 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. Bernstein’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Bernstein prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bernstein's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (100), Atorvastatin Calcium (64) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (47).
How does Dr. Bernstein's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Bernstein prescribes 23 less often than the typical Georgia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Bernstein 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 Georgia 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.
