SHAWN P. LAZOFF DO
Prescription History 1982993309
Family Medicine in Summerfield, NC
What does Dr. Lazoff prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lazoff wrote 3,975 Medicare prescriptions for 96 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 217 prescriptions for 69 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. Lazoff prescribes.
Medications 96 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 North Carolina prescribers.
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 217 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $16.62 per fill, versus $11.22 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 216 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $5.92 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 178 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 2.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $2.35 per fill, versus $4.85 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 146 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $11.57 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 137 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.02 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 136 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $10.78 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 129 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $11.30 per fill, versus $9.16 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 93 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $19.29 per fill, versus $15.37 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 89 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.90 per fill, versus $7.30 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 85 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 79% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 85 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $14.01 per fill, versus $13.02 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 79 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 73% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $15.03 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 77 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $19.07 per fill, versus $23.08 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 71 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $5.00 per fill, versus $4.14 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 69 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $6.67 per fill, versus $8.65 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 64 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $32.56 per fill, versus $28.29 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 63 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $11.84 per fill, versus $21.45 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 59 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.27 per fill, versus $6.29 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 58 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $26.46 per fill, versus $21.02 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 57 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.80 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 56 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $14.08 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 54 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $12.00 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 54 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $14.15 per fill, versus $7.15 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 51 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $14.02 per fill, versus $7.93 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 47 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 85% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.26 per fill, versus $10.58 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 43 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $13.03 per fill, versus $12.87 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 41 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.98 per fill, versus $6.60 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 40 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $6.57 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, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 39 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.60 per fill, versus $20.88 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 36 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $13.77 per fill, versus $17.30 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).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 36 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 90% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $10.01 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 36 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $18.20 per fill, versus $15.33 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 anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 35 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.94 per fill, versus $13.53 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 35 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.71 per fill, versus $4.73 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 33 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $6.24 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 32 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 74% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $23.46 per fill, versus $22.19 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 32 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $22.53 per fill, versus $28.91 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 32 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.31 per fill, versus $4.21 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 32 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.55 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 31 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $12.33 per fill, versus $8.09 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 31 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $124.80 per fill, versus $118.49 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 31 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,033.68 per fill, versus $1,227.19 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 31 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.47 per fill, versus $10.90 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 30 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $19.15 per fill, versus $21.67 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 29 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 83% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.56 per fill, versus $11.22 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 29 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 79% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $9.97 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 28 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $12.43 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 27 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $15.90 per fill, versus $10.33 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 27 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.43 per fill, versus $17.12 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 27 prescriptions for Januvia, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,009.08 per fill, versus $879.54 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 27 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1,261.11 per fill, versus $1,259.98 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 26 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.46 per fill, versus $9.06 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 26 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $18.32 per fill, versus $9.52 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 25 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $945.59 per fill, versus $973.00 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 25 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.04 per fill, versus $15.82 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 23 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $577.69 per fill, versus $498.91 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 anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 23 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $6.60 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 23 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $50.04 per fill, versus $60.31 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 23 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $899.72 per fill, versus $898.41 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 22 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.50 per fill, versus $12.51 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 21 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $8.90 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 21 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $37.12 per fill, versus $34.77 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 20 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.08 per fill, versus $9.32 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 sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 20 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 75% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $11.55 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 19 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $7.29 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 19 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $11.88 per fill, versus $17.71 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 18 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $65.34 per fill, versus $80.23 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 18 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 75% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.60 per fill, versus $35.53 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 17 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.64 per fill, versus $8.27 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 17 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.68 per fill, versus $14.40 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 17 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.24 per fill, versus $5.72 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 16 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $32.41 per fill, versus $22.49 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $759.20 per fill, versus $835.47 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $23.98 per fill, versus $7.65 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.70 per fill, versus $9.06 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 15 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.29 per fill, versus $17.21 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 15 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 41% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $14.83 per fill, versus $16.24 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 14 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.38 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.10 per fill, versus $8.97 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1.93 per fill, versus $12.29 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 14 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 42% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $7.96 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $4.07 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.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 13 prescriptions for Dulera, about 73% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $365.51 per fill, versus $380.11 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
Fenofibrate 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 13 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.63 per fill, versus $21.08 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.37 per fill, versus $14.85 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $7.79 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 13 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $100.70 per fill, versus $65.62 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 12 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.59 per fill, versus $22.51 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 12 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $42.84 per fill, versus $19.03 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 12 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.67 per fill, versus $14.18 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 12 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $952.81 per fill, versus $618.02 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.93 per fill, versus $13.56 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $6.75 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 11 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $4.97 per fill, versus $14.65 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $88.01 per fill, versus $147.46 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Lazoff wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2.25 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.
Questions about Dr. Lazoff’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lazoff prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lazoff's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (217), Amlodipine Besylate (216) and Alprazolam (178).
How does Dr. Lazoff's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 96 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lazoff prescribes 7 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 29 about as often and 60 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lazoff 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 North Carolina 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.
