MRS. DESSIALIS CRUZ RPA-C, MPA
Prescription History 1982920898
Physician Assistant - Medical in Buffalo, NY
What does Dessialis Cruz prescribe?
In 2024, Dessialis Cruz wrote 722 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Montelukast Sodium, with 148 prescriptions for 46 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 Dessialis Cruz prescribes.
Medications 15 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 148 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 2.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.30 per fill, versus $9.83 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 84 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $28.23 per fill, versus $19.79 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 83 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.40 per fill, versus $11.62 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
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
Dessialis Cruz wrote 82 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $8.95 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
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
Dessialis Cruz wrote 71 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $10.91 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
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
Dessialis Cruz wrote 65 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 88% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $29.15 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
This medication is used in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 42 prescriptions for Epinephrine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $169.52 per fill, versus $242.88 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 36 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $728.16 per fill, versus $832.82 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 25 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $260.03 per fill, versus $287.31 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 22 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $649.71 per fill, versus $778.51 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
Dessialis Cruz wrote 19 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $104.74 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
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
Dessialis Cruz wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.30 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 11 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $513.58 per fill, versus $511.52 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $114.30 per fill, versus $155.70 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
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dessialis Cruz wrote 11 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $515.61 per fill, versus $702.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dessialis Cruz’s prescriptions
What does Dessialis Cruz prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dessialis Cruz's most prescribed medications were Montelukast Sodium (148), Azelastine Hcl (84) and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride (83).
How does Dessialis Cruz's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dessialis Cruz prescribes 4 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 4 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dessialis Cruz 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.
