Latest Prescription Drugs Data for Louisiana

Top Specialties

SpecialtyNumber of
Providers
Nurse Practitioner2,203
Internal Medicine1,413
Dentist1,372
Family Practice1,231
Emergency Medicine693
Student643
Physician Assistant636
Obstetrics & Gynecology483
Orthopedic Surgery312
General Surgery289
Ophthalmology282
Cardiology280
Psychiatry277
Optometry239
Otolaryngology208
Dermatology199
Urology182
Gastroenterology181
Neurology165
Podiatry134
Nephrology133
Pulmonary Disease123
Psychiatry & Neurology119
Hematology-Oncology115
General Practice114
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation102
Pediatric Medicine101
Interventional Cardiology86
Neurosurgery73
Anesthesiology70
Rheumatology69
Endocrinology61
Infectious Disease61
Pharmacist59
Allergy/ Immunology52
Oral Surgery (Dentist only)50
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery46
Psychologist, Clinical46
Interventional Pain Management42
Radiation Oncology41
Vascular Surgery41
Hospitalist40
Pain Management32
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)28
Diagnostic Radiology26
Specialist26
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology25
Neuropsychiatry24
Orthopaedic Surgery21
Cardiac Surgery17
Medical Oncology16
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist15
Hand Surgery15
Thoracic Surgery15
Sports Medicine13
Geriatric Medicine12
Pathology12
Gynecological Oncology11
Maxillofacial Surgery11
Preventive Medicine11
Surgical Oncology10
Critical Care (Intensivists)9
Family Medicine7
Interventional Radiology7
Psychologist7
Neurological Surgery6
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery6
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine6
Registered Nurse6
Certified Nurse Midwife5
Clinic/Center4
Surgery4
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)3
Hospice and Palliative Care3
Hematology2
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice2
Plastic Surgery2
Undefined Physician type2
Addiction Medicine1
Behavior Analyst1
Chiropractic1
Clinical Neuropsychologist1
Community/Behavioral Health1
Counselor1
Developmental Therapist1
Exclusive Provider Organization1
General Acute Care Hospital1
Independent Medical Examiner1
Legal Medicine1
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine1
Nuclear Medicine1
Peripheral Vascular Disease1
Physical Therapist in Private Practice1
Psychoanalyst1
Sleep Medicine1
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)1

Prescription Data Details for Louisiana Summary

The prescription drugs are sorted by Number of Claims.

Prescription Drug Categories

O

Opioid

An opioid drug. Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
A

Antibiotic

Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
P

Antibiotic

Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.

Prescription Information

Sources

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services