BARBARA LYNNETTE HOFFMAN FNP-BC
Prescription History 1043656721
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Wilkes Barre, PA
What does Barbara Hoffman prescribe?
In 2024, Barbara Hoffman wrote 923 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Quetiapine Fumarate, with 111 prescriptions for 25 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 Barbara Hoffman prescribes.
Medications 32 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 111 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $58.22 per fill, versus $15.84 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 depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 63 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $13.61 per fill, versus $10.05 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 55 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.48 per fill, versus $11.98 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 54 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $21.11 per fill, versus $14.77 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 49 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $7.62 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 44 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 80% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $19.60 per fill, versus $21.77 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 43 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $13.58 per fill, versus $13.86 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 42 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $18.53 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 38 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.02 per fill, versus $10.79 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 depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 38 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $10.86 per fill, versus $8.85 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, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 34 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.31 per fill, versus $13.38 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 29 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $7.12 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 25 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 80% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $19.87 per fill, versus $18.85 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 depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 25 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $18.79 per fill, versus $20.33 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 22 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.92 per fill, versus $14.42 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 20 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $101.71 per fill, versus $35.25 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 18 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $38.62 per fill, versus $62.65 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 18 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $19.07 per fill, versus $25.57 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $26.58 per fill, versus $42.26 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 16 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $16.97 per fill, versus $23.41 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $36.37 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 16 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.34 per fill, versus $12.73 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 15 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $38.12 per fill, versus $13.48 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 21% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $12.00 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 14 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.95 per fill, versus $8.66 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 beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 14 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $16.91 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 14 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.33 per fill, versus $13.08 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 13 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.97 per fill, versus $7.50 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.20 per fill, versus $11.62 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 12 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $28.86 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 11 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.96 per fill, versus $25.82 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
This combination medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Barbara Hoffman wrote 11 prescriptions for Lybalvi, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1,628.58 per fill, versus $1,598.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Barbara Hoffman’s prescriptions
What does Barbara Hoffman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Barbara Hoffman's most prescribed medications were Quetiapine Fumarate (111), Sertraline Hcl (63) and Fluoxetine Hcl (55).
How does Barbara Hoffman's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Barbara Hoffman prescribes 2 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 7 about as often and 23 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Barbara Hoffman 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 Pennsylvania 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.
