DR. ERINA LIE MD
Prescription History 1750771739
Dermatology in San Bruno, CA
What does Dr. Lie prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lie wrote 421 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Tacrolimus, with 73 prescriptions for 58 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. Lie prescribes.
Medications 14 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 California 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 California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 73 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $153.29 per fill, versus $133.78 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 63 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.17 per fill, versus $20.54 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 54 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $21.76 per fill, versus $39.72 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 31 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $22.82 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 29 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $14.85 per fill, versus $21.18 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 26 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $35.34 per fill, versus $43.46 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 26 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.96 per fill, versus $7.89 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
This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $39.09 per fill, versus $57.05 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 used to treat psoriasis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 24 prescriptions for Calcipotriene, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $87.62 per fill, versus $141.85 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 California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.43 per fill, versus $13.85 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
Pimecrolimus is used to treat certain skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people who should not use or have not responded to other eczema medications (such as topical steroids).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 15 prescriptions for Pimecrolimus, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $171.90 per fill, versus $221.17 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 fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $25.43 per fill, versus $24.93 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $293.63 per fill, versus $64.61 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 psoriasis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lie wrote 13 prescriptions for Vectical, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $152.90 per fill, versus $184.79 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. Lie’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lie prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lie's most prescribed medications were Tacrolimus (73), Hydrocortisone (63) and Fluocinonide (54).
How does Dr. Lie's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lie prescribes 3 more often than the typical California prescriber, 1 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lie 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 California 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.
