JEFFERSON EDWARD NELSON M.D.
Prescription History 1013950708
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Salinas, CA
What does Dr. Nelson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nelson wrote 1,983 Medicare prescriptions for 42 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 222 prescriptions for 23 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 Dr. Nelson prescribes.
Medications 42 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 222 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 3.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 155 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 3.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $14.45 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 143 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 4.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $29.54 per fill, versus $25.68 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 132 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $22.41 per fill, versus $19.69 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 130 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $9.59 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
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Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 93 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $83.82 per fill, versus $76.09 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 82 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.64 per fill, versus $12.47 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 76 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $23.73 per fill, versus $24.98 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 69 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 2.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $35.49 per fill, versus $19.19 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 64 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.63 per fill, versus $13.84 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 62 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $22.30 per fill, versus $71.35 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 California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 61 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $15.34 per fill, versus $24.72 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 55 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $15.63 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, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 50 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3,234.74 per fill, versus $3,003.69 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 40 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $19.68 per fill, versus $34.79 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 33 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 90% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $13.51 per fill, versus $13.30 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 33 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.40 per fill, versus $23.92 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $28.40 per fill, versus $13.85 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 29 prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $50.96 per fill, versus $60.41 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 28 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.39 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 27 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $6.25 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).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $11.85 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 26 prescriptions for Risperdal Consta, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $1,358.92 per fill, versus $1,297.01 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 a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 24 prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $52.47 per fill, versus $49.85 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 24 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.76 per fill, versus $19.05 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 23 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $11.03 per fill, versus $24.07 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 22 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $15.00 per fill, versus $18.09 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 21 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $21.50 per fill, versus $38.94 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 21 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $29.10 per fill, versus $51.64 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluphenazine Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $76.38 per fill, versus $147.85 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 17 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $538.58 per fill, versus $292.84 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 16 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $11.55 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 16 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $96.98 per fill, versus $197.53 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
Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 15 prescriptions for Ingrezza, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9,141.66 per fill, versus $7,384.55 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 15 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $35.57 per fill, versus $62.79 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 13 prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $88.97 per fill, versus $121.45 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 13 prescriptions for Perphenazine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $111.55 per fill, versus $55.18 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $7.09 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
This medication is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $172.56 per fill, versus $40.43 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
Glycopyrrolate is used with other drugs to treat a certain type of stomach/intestinal ulcer (peptic ulcer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 12 prescriptions for Glycopyrrolate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $30.27 per fill, versus $39.11 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
Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 11 prescriptions for Atomoxetine Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $25.99 per fill, versus $85.15 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 used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $6.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Nelson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nelson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nelson's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (222), Lamotrigine (155) and Bupropion Xl (143).
How does Dr. Nelson's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 42 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nelson prescribes 13 more often than the typical California prescriber, 13 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nelson 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 California 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.
