LAURA FRANCES GINGRAS M.D.
Prescription History 1982903118
Internal Medicine in New York, NY
What does Dr. Gingras prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gingras wrote 812 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 122 prescriptions for 49 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. Gingras prescribes.
Medications 28 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
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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 122 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $8.34 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 84 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $3.68 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 69 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 45 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $15.05 per fill, versus $13.15 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 37 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,187.28 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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
Rosuvastatin 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 36 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $14.37 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 35 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,493.29 per fill, versus $1,284.03 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 34 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.25 per fill, versus $6.94 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
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
Dr. Gingras wrote 33 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $31.48 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 29 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $5.43 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 27 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $19.61 per fill, versus $14.99 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 24 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $10.86 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.12 per fill, versus $4.36 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.29 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 17 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $25.67 per fill, versus $12.77 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, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 17 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.31 per fill, versus $8.54 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 17 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $8.04 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 16 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.05 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
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
Dr. Gingras wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.59 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 14 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $7.76 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 14 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $33.86 per fill, versus $18.50 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 14 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $60.13 per fill, versus $69.95 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $13.04 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $7.02 per fill, versus $10.10 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 12 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $555.43 per fill, versus $874.06 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 11 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $74.55 per fill, versus $36.24 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
Pravastatin 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 York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 11 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $13.78 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Gingras wrote 11 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $0.87 per fill, versus $7.91 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. Gingras’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gingras prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gingras's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (122), Amlodipine Besylate (84) and Losartan Potassium (69).
How does Dr. Gingras's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gingras prescribes 28 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gingras 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.
