KATHARINE HELM PA-C
Prescription History 1013678820
Physician Assistant in Richmond, VA
What does Katharine Helm prescribe?
In 2024, Katharine Helm wrote 539 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 126 prescriptions for 51 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 Katharine Helm prescribes.
Medications 13 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 126 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $15.96 per fill, versus $11.75 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 103 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $16.66 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 77 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $12.72 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 62 prescriptions for Creon, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $1,247.45 per fill, versus $2,673.68 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 Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 40 prescriptions for Linzess, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $708.47 per fill, versus $826.43 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 29 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $70.87 per fill, versus $55.22 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 18 prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.60 per fill, versus $15.06 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 16 prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $137.48 per fill, versus $77.85 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 16 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $65.92 per fill, versus $75.19 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 a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 15 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.09 per fill, versus $23.26 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 bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 13 prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about 68% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $65.39 per fill, versus $130.94 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 13 prescriptions for Cholestyramine Light, about 71% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $49.89 per fill, versus $86.45 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Katharine Helm wrote 11 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.88 per fill, versus $18.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Katharine Helm’s prescriptions
What does Katharine Helm prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Katharine Helm's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (126), Famotidine (103) and Pantoprazole Sodium (77).
How does Katharine Helm's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Katharine Helm prescribes 4 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 3 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Katharine Helm 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.
