ASHTON TAYLOR DE CARDENAS PA-C
Prescription History 1033688981
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Mount Vernon, WA
What does Ashton De Cardenas prescribe?
In 2024, Ashton De Cardenas wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen), with 22 prescriptions for 15 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 Ashton De Cardenas prescribes.
Medications 6 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 Washington prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Ashton De Cardenas wrote 22 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $25.07 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Ashton De Cardenas wrote 21 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.37 per fill, versus $5.45 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Ashton De Cardenas wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 31% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $20.62 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Ashton De Cardenas wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $14.22 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Ashton De Cardenas wrote 12 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.61 per fill, versus $27.42 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Ashton De Cardenas wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 42% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.64 per fill, versus $13.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ashton De Cardenas’s prescriptions
What does Ashton De Cardenas prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ashton De Cardenas's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (22), Meloxicam (21) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (19).
How does Ashton De Cardenas's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Ashton De Cardenas prescribes 6 less often than the typical Washington prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ashton De Cardenas 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 Washington 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.
