CARLA PETION
Prescription History 1013774538
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Boca Raton, FL
What does Carla Petion prescribe?
In 2024, Carla Petion wrote 215 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim), with 21 prescriptions for 16 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 Carla Petion 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 21 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $5.05 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $6.26 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 17 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $5.26 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 16 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.86 per fill, versus $7.40 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 Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 16 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 15 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 14 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $10.87 per fill, versus $11.94 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
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 Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $19.70 per fill, versus $28.99 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.58 per fill, versus $9.46 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
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 Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 13 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $11.88 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 Florida prescribers
Carla Petion wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.85 per fill, versus $4.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Carla Petion’s prescriptions
What does Carla Petion prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Carla Petion's most prescribed medications were Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (21), Lisinopril (20) and Metformin Hcl (20).
How does Carla Petion's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Carla Petion prescribes 14 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Carla Petion 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 Florida 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.
