DR. RACHEL MEREDITH LESTZ M.D.
Prescription History 1962553321
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Los Angeles, CA
What does Dr. Lestz prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lestz wrote 177 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Famotidine, with 55 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 Dr. Lestz prescribes.
Medications 9 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lestz wrote 55 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $21.87 per fill, versus $12.66 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Lestz wrote 41 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.20 per fill, versus $5.64 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Fewer than five California prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lestz wrote 12 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $19.76 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lestz wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.76 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Atovaquone is used to prevent or treat a serious lung infection called Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lestz wrote 11 prescriptions for Atovaquone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $741.38 per fill, versus $439.38 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lestz wrote 11 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $51.12 per fill, versus $29.18 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
Various brands of this medication are used for the treatment of one of the following medical conditions: growth failure, growth hormone deficiency, intestinal disorder (short bowel syndrome) or HIV-related weight loss or wasting.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lestz wrote 11 prescriptions for Norditropin Flexpro, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10,633.68 per fill, versus $2,616.78 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
Valganciclovir is an anti-viral drug.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lestz wrote 11 prescriptions for Valganciclovir Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $129.20 per fill, versus $197.97 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. Lestz’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lestz prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lestz's most prescribed medications were Famotidine (55), Prednisone (41) and Katerzia (13).
How does Dr. Lestz's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lestz prescribes 2 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lestz 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.
