EMILY LU
Prescription History 1770849721
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in New York, NY
What does Emily Lu prescribe?
In 2024, Emily Lu wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 25 prescriptions.
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 Emily Lu 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 New York prescribers.
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 New York prescribers
Emily Lu wrote 25 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.15 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Emily Lu wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 11% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with New York prescribers
Emily Lu wrote 11 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $3.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Emily Lu’s prescriptions
What does Emily Lu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Emily Lu's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (25), Amlodipine Besylate (17) and Vitamin D2 (11).
How does Emily Lu's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Emily Lu prescribes 3 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Emily Lu 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.
