LAUREL SMITH NP
Prescription History 1750958310
Family Medicine in Show Low, AZ
What does Laurel Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Laurel Smith wrote 261 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 65 prescriptions for 64 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 Laurel Smith prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 65 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $7.52 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 Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 32 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $5.15 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 28 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $17.83 per fill, versus $28.74 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 wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 26 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $13.36 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $18.03 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 22 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $9.88 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 Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 21 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 60% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.06 per fill, versus $8.78 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 20 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 62% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $8.07 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.85 per fill, versus $16.79 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Laurel Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 27% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $21.37 per fill, versus $30.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Laurel Smith’s prescriptions
What does Laurel Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Laurel Smith's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (65), Azithromycin (32) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (28).
How does Laurel Smith's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Laurel Smith prescribes 1 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 3 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Laurel Smith 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 Arizona 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.
