LAUREL J SHAMBO PA
Prescription History 1871881649
Physician Assistant in Webster, NY
What does Laurel Shambo prescribe?
In 2024, Laurel Shambo wrote 280 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 72 prescriptions for 69 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 Shambo prescribes.
Medications 11 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 72 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.75 per fill, versus $4.12 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 New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 30 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $11.93 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 26 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.34 per fill, versus $13.08 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 25 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.38 per fill, versus $4.76 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 25 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 82% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.70 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 24 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $8.35 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 New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 22 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $18.59 per fill, versus $33.48 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 20 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $12.21 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.33 per fill, versus $13.68 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
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 New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $12.76 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 New York prescribers
Laurel Shambo wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.46 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.
Questions about Laurel Shambo’s prescriptions
What does Laurel Shambo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Laurel Shambo's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (72), Doxycycline Hyclate (30) and Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (26).
How does Laurel Shambo's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Laurel Shambo prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 5 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Laurel Shambo 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.
