RUI PAULO CORREIA APRN-CNP
Prescription History 1053166231
Nurse Practitioner in Beaumont, TX
What does Rui Correia prescribe?
In 2024, Rui Correia wrote 175 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 22 prescriptions.
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 Rui Correia prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Texas prescribers.
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 Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 22 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.65 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 16 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $604.62 per fill, versus $985.01 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 16 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $15.87 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 Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $4.90 per fill, versus $7.22 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
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 Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $25.40 per fill, versus $28.56 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 22% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $4.50 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 14 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $6.29 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 13 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,119.46 per fill, versus $1,393.87 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 11 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.42 per fill, versus $9.68 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $9.74 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 Texas prescribers
Rui Correia wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $6.93 per fill, versus $11.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Rui Correia’s prescriptions
What does Rui Correia prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rui Correia's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (22), Lisinopril (18) and Farxiga (16).
How does Rui Correia's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Rui Correia prescribes 12 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Rui Correia 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 Texas 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.
