MRS. PATRICIA SCOTT-CUMMINGS PMHNP
Prescription History 1033843271
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Colorado Springs, CO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MRS. PATRICIA SCOTT-CUMMINGS PMHNP, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 61 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Bupropion Xl, which accounts for 19 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other CO PrescribersVs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 19 | $22.34▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (32.7). Medicare paid an average of $22.34 per fill, versus $28.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CO average for this medication. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 14 | $13.61▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $13.61 per fill, versus $16.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CO average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet ErDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 14 | $24.92▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 73% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (19.3). Medicare paid an average of $24.92 per fill, versus $56.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CO average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 14 | $7.05▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $7.05 per fill, versus $12.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CO average for this medication. 30.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 915 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MRS. PATRICIA SCOTT-CUMMINGS PMHNP is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Colorado Springs, CO practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among CO prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
