MS. CATHERINE OSSEI AGPC-NP
Prescription History 1003311721
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in New York, NY
What does Catherine Ossei prescribe?
In 2024, Catherine Ossei wrote 1,626 Medicare prescriptions for 53 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 137 prescriptions for 54 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 Catherine Ossei prescribes.
Medications 53 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 137 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 105 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 69% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $5.28 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 92 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $7.48 per fill, versus $6.94 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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 84 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $13.15 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 82 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $14.71 per fill, versus $14.99 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 64 prescriptions for Finasteride, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.49 per fill, versus $11.69 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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 64 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $10.68 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 60 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 86% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $12.76 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 60 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $11.48 per fill, versus $14.09 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 42 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $430.90 per fill, versus $874.81 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 product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 36 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $25.26 per fill, versus $26.44 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 35 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 64% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 35 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $9.47 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 33 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.72 per fill, versus $4.82 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
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
Catherine Ossei wrote 29 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $9.21 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 29 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $19.42 per fill, versus $17.32 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 28 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $2.79 per fill, versus $10.10 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 27 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 76% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $154.48 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 25 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $6.87 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
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
Catherine Ossei wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.70 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 23 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $32.32 per fill, versus $22.91 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 high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 22 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $179.70 per fill, versus $726.56 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 21 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $19.16 per fill, versus $11.29 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 21 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $11.48 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 21 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $391.65 per fill, versus $942.48 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $13.13 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 20 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $10.52 per fill, versus $14.37 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 19 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.90 per fill, versus $10.34 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 19 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $438.06 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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
Catherine Ossei wrote 18 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $40.70 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 18 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $5.48 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 18 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $13.15 per fill, versus $23.72 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 18 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.81 per fill, versus $15.21 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 17 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $10.93 per fill, versus $10.95 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 treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 16 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $18.39 per fill, versus $29.91 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 15 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.79 per fill, versus $8.37 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 15 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $312.92 per fill, versus $729.82 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 14 prescriptions for Entresto, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $386.58 per fill, versus $1,039.97 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 14 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $46.42 per fill, versus $167.96 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
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
Catherine Ossei wrote 14 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $740.16 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 13 prescriptions for Admelog Solostar, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $75.75 per fill, versus $130.10 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $20.26 per fill, versus $23.06 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
Caspofungin is used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 13 prescriptions for Caspofungin Acetate, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $109.45 per fill, versus $249.22 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 13 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $100.52 per fill, versus $65.57 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 13 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $18.81 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 13 prescriptions for Olanzapine Odt, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $42.76 per fill, versus $76.46 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 13 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $9.55 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
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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 12 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $13.78 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 solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 12 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.87 per fill, versus $36.87 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 New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 11 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 30% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $7.11 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $37.20 per fill, versus $117.03 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Catherine Ossei wrote 11 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.42 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.
Questions about Catherine Ossei’s prescriptions
What does Catherine Ossei prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Catherine Ossei's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (137), Amlodipine Besylate (105) and Lisinopril (92).
How does Catherine Ossei's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 53 medications with a state comparison, Catherine Ossei prescribes 7 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 46 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Catherine Ossei 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.
