DR. SARAH LAUREN FRIEDBERG M.D.
Prescription History 1790149607
Family Medicine in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM
What does Dr. Friedberg prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Friedberg wrote 880 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 89 prescriptions for 14 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. Friedberg prescribes.
Medications 34 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 Mexico prescribers.
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 89 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 62% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $12.64 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 73 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 75% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $16.53 per fill, versus $11.57 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 49 prescriptions for Ozempic, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $946.40 per fill, versus $1,189.68 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 48 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 41% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $1.57 per fill, versus $8.73 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 43 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $592.62 per fill, versus $1,022.86 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 39 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $3.20 per fill, versus $8.94 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 34 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $2.71 per fill, versus $11.94 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 33 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 71% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.01 per fill, versus $11.49 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 31 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 34% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $15.90 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 28 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.35 per fill, versus $15.50 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 26 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 72% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2.27 per fill, versus $9.73 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 26 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $51.08 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 25 prescriptions for Januvia, about 90% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $547.20 per fill, versus $1,020.27 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 24 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.30 per fill, versus $14.63 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 31% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $15.65 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 24 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $4.58 per fill, versus $17.52 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 22 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 73% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.02 per fill, versus $21.73 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 20 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 63% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $25.42 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 32% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $20.21 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 19% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $1.55 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 18 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 60% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.26 per fill, versus $23.63 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 15 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $93.27 per fill, versus $136.59 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 26% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $50.47 per fill, versus $10.38 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 24% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $2.62 per fill, versus $6.23 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 14 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 38% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1,049.33 per fill, versus $1,246.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 14 prescriptions for Novofine 32, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $39.06 per fill, versus $53.29 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 13 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 30% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.78 per fill, versus $13.92 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 13 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 30% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $25.96 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 12 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 71% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $5.57 per fill, versus $17.80 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 12 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $13.71 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.27 per fill, versus $13.00 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 18% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.67 per fill, versus $5.74 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.48 per fill, versus $18.16 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Friedberg wrote 11 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $11.52 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. Friedberg’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Friedberg prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Friedberg's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (89), Losartan Potassium (73) and Ozempic (49).
How does Dr. Friedberg's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Friedberg prescribes 5 about as often than the typical New Mexico prescriber and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Friedberg 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 Mexico 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.
