SARA DE LA ROSA M.D.
Prescription History 1992190821
Ophthalmology in Norfolk, VA
What does Dr. De La Rosa prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. De La Rosa wrote 558 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 128 prescriptions for 36 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. De La Rosa prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 128 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 88% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $10.48 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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 94 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 83% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $37.03 per fill, versus $37.81 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 pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 87 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $17.83 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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 81 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $18.16 per fill, versus $19.54 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
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 34 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $14.98 per fill, versus $35.45 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 28 prescriptions for Acetazolamide Er, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $38.04 per fill, versus $43.90 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
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 19 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.53 per fill, versus $19.06 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 treat eye infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 16 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $15.29 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 14 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $381.85 per fill, versus $506.74 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 conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 12 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $11.25 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 12 prescriptions for Restasis, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $560.68 per fill, versus $1,100.30 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 11 prescriptions for Acetazolamide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $26.89 per fill, versus $46.32 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 11 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 14% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $16.43 per fill, versus $19.51 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. De La Rosa wrote 11 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $14.21 per fill, versus $33.22 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. De La Rosa’s prescriptions
What does Dr. De La Rosa prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. De La Rosa's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (128), Prednisolone Acetate (94) and Timolol Maleate (87).
How does Dr. De La Rosa's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. De La Rosa prescribes 5 about as often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. De La Rosa 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 Virginia 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.
