VALENTINA NASTASI APRN
Prescription History 1003416421
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Fort Smith, AR
What does Valentina Nastasi prescribe?
In 2024, Valentina Nastasi wrote 7,559 Medicare prescriptions for 58 medications. The most prescribed was Ranolazine Er (ranolazine), with 618 prescriptions for 132 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 Valentina Nastasi prescribes.
Medications 58 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 Arkansas prescribers.
What it is used for
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 618 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 14 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $55.16 per fill, versus $70.37 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 605 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $6.36 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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 546 prescriptions for Entresto, about 8.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $851.63 per fill, versus $812.15 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 533 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $3.55 per fill, versus $5.09 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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 483 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $753.61 per fill, versus $708.97 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 407 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $8.98 per fill, versus $12.08 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 360 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $8.24 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 218 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 5.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.16 per fill, versus $19.93 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 206 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $3.84 per fill, versus $5.14 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 204 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $19.21 per fill, versus $11.51 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 203 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.44 per fill, versus $18.93 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 200 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $9.01 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 197 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.89 per fill, versus $16.61 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 197 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $692.05 per fill, versus $774.05 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 196 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $18.63 per fill, versus $23.99 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 171 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $2.31 per fill, versus $4.42 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 164 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $9.32 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 144 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $11.11 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 132 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $16.48 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 123 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15.87 per fill, versus $29.86 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 115 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $36.34 per fill, versus $46.20 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 107 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.86 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 106 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 83% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $5.67 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 104 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $13.80 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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 102 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $862.90 per fill, versus $743.12 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 101 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $689.10 per fill, versus $831.82 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 90 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $10.17 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 81 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.85 per fill, versus $18.05 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
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 65 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $13.56 per fill, versus $21.65 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 64 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.85 per fill, versus $15.80 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 60 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $730.51 per fill, versus $796.64 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 57 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $21.57 per fill, versus $31.56 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
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 55 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $25.10 per fill, versus $58.54 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 55 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.74 per fill, versus $7.18 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 43 prescriptions for Verapamil Sr, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $57.40 per fill, versus $93.05 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $2.34 per fill, versus $3.57 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 39 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.61 per fill, versus $20.24 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 37 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $18.15 per fill, versus $21.04 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 34 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.98 per fill, versus $4.96 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 25 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $312.08 per fill, versus $398.73 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 23 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 77% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $555.15 per fill, versus $510.53 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 22 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.12 per fill, versus $10.87 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 21 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 80% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.06 per fill, versus $22.16 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 19 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 65% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.18 per fill, versus $20.23 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 18 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 80% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $15.28 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 17 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $42.58 per fill, versus $19.23 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
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 15 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $87.21 per fill, versus $61.96 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
Diltiazem 12-hour sustained-action capsules are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 14 prescriptions for Diltiazem 12hr Er, about 88% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $65.21 per fill, versus $134.29 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.17 per fill, versus $13.97 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $10.94 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 13 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $24.86 per fill, versus $46.14 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 30% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $6.56 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 13 prescriptions for Metolazone, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.32 per fill, versus $20.50 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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 12 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3.03 per fill, versus $7.95 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 medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Fewer than five Arkansas prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 26% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.85 per fill, versus $12.50 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 Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 11 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $19.16 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Valentina Nastasi wrote 11 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.90 per fill, versus $22.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Valentina Nastasi’s prescriptions
What does Valentina Nastasi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Valentina Nastasi's most prescribed medications were Ranolazine Er (618), Carvedilol (605) and Entresto (546).
How does Valentina Nastasi's prescribing compare with other Arkansas prescribers?
Of the 57 medications with a state comparison, Valentina Nastasi prescribes 33 more often than the typical Arkansas prescriber, 11 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Valentina Nastasi 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 Arkansas 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.
