DR. THOMAS MEOLA JR. MD
Prescription History 1982602413
Dermatology in New York, NY
What does Dr. Meola prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Meola wrote 629 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Triamcinolone Acetonide, with 119 prescriptions for 79 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. Meola prescribes.
Medications 18 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 119 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $15.21 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 77 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $13.83 per fill, versus $26.96 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 53 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $73.29 per fill, versus $39.61 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 variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 52 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.69 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 fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 50 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $22.52 per fill, versus $34.49 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
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 42 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.51 per fill, versus $40.16 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 35 prescriptions for Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $28.01 per fill, versus $66.58 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 34 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $42.21 per fill, versus $68.85 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 acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 28 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $23.48 per fill, versus $51.61 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 23 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $35.44 per fill, versus $29.38 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 22 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $8.12 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 15 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $54.81 per fill, versus $80.47 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 14 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.06 per fill, versus $25.41 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 dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 14 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $17.61 per fill, versus $22.48 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $36.12 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 used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $65.46 per fill, versus $62.17 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 certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 12 prescriptions for Otezla, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4,574.59 per fill, versus $5,115.28 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Meola wrote 11 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $78.57 per fill, versus $186.30 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. Meola’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Meola prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Meola's most prescribed medications were Triamcinolone Acetonide (119), Ketoconazole (77) and Metronidazole (53).
How does Dr. Meola's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Meola prescribes 4 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 4 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Meola 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.
