DR. NELSON DOMINGO MATOS-LUCIANO M.D.
Prescription History 1982924221
General Practice in San Juan, PR
What does Dr. Matos-Luciano prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 394 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 40 prescriptions for 14 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. Matos-Luciano 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 Puerto Rico prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 40 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (262). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $9.88 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 medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 37 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $121.10 per fill, versus $167.44 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 35 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 17% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $7.25 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 30 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (337). Medicare paid $8.46 per fill, versus $10.05 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 29 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $4.28 per fill, versus $5.10 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 27 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (158). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $6.77 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 depression.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 24 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (144). Medicare paid $6.63 per fill, versus $8.10 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 22 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (247). Medicare paid $12.98 per fill, versus $10.77 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 18% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $4.86 per fill, versus $5.83 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 along with counseling and support to help people who are alcohol dependent not drink alcohol.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 19 prescriptions for Acamprosate Calcium, about 82% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $99.94 per fill, versus $87.35 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 19 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 12% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $4.20 per fill, versus $5.61 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 18 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $7.04 per fill, versus $6.34 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
Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 14 prescriptions for Nabumetone, about 24% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $15.00 per fill, versus $15.60 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $6.28 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (142). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $8.42 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 12% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $33.52 per fill, versus $43.35 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 11 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 6% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $7.24 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Matos-Luciano wrote 11 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 5% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (233). Medicare paid $50.24 per fill, versus $76.31 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. Matos-Luciano’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Matos-Luciano prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Matos-Luciano's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (40), Buprenorphine-Naloxone (37) and Famotidine (35).
How does Dr. Matos-Luciano's prescribing compare with other Puerto Rico prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Matos-Luciano prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Puerto Rico prescriber and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Matos-Luciano 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 Puerto Rico 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.
