MRS. CHELSEY NICOLE KAHLER CRNP
Prescription History 1053979708
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Birmingham, AL
What does Chelsey Kahler prescribe?
In 2024, Chelsey Kahler wrote 2,635 Medicare prescriptions for 80 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 146 prescriptions for 78 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 Chelsey Kahler prescribes.
Medications 80 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 146 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 82% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $12.18 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 127 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 60% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $14.03 per fill, versus $12.48 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 110 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 60% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $7.93 per fill, versus $6.73 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 107 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 78% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $16.03 per fill, versus $11.68 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 85 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 64% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $22.62 per fill, versus $18.12 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 84 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 69% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $12.91 per fill, versus $15.06 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 75 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $14.06 per fill, versus $12.79 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 75 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $10.84 per fill, versus $9.51 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 69 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $10.80 per fill, versus $12.19 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 64 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 79% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1,091.74 per fill, versus $1,205.85 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 63 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $11.56 per fill, versus $7.69 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 55 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $37.18 per fill, versus $27.27 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 chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 54 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $16.42 per fill, versus $15.78 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 51 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 70% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,247.66 per fill, versus $1,210.86 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 49 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $4.96 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 49 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.22 per fill, versus $10.65 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 44 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $11.09 per fill, versus $8.97 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 43 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $13.33 per fill, versus $15.24 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 42 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 61% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $12.05 per fill, versus $11.50 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 39 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $17.74 per fill, versus $10.82 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 39 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Pravastatin 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 39 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $21.53 per fill, versus $18.93 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 34 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 36% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $14.97 per fill, versus $19.16 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 34 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $20.73 per fill, versus $14.58 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 32 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $11.49 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $5.81 per fill, versus $4.49 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 31 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $43.27 per fill, versus $29.93 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 30 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 76% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $23.13 per fill, versus $22.53 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 28 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 89% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $18.02 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
Simvastatin 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 27 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $19.14 per fill, versus $9.70 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 27 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $29.74 per fill, versus $32.72 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 26 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 60% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.17 per fill, versus $13.14 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 26 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 40% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $33.15 per fill, versus $26.44 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 24 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.05 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 24 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 31% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $12.33 per fill, versus $12.08 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 36% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.50 per fill, versus $15.92 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 24 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $1,219.46 per fill, versus $950.44 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 24 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 36% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.97 per fill, versus $15.29 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 23 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 20% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $839.14 per fill, versus $778.78 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $25.31 per fill, versus $16.76 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 23 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 86% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $60.05 per fill, versus $40.95 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 22 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $7.61 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 22 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $19.30 per fill, versus $24.35 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 21% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $4.83 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 20% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.04 per fill, versus $9.38 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 20 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $877.22 per fill, versus $798.43 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 20 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $12.13 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.06 per fill, versus $11.24 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 19 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $22.20 per fill, versus $17.10 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 18 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $16.83 per fill, versus $27.96 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 18 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $13.93 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 18 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $15.40 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 17 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $12.03 per fill, versus $11.84 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $23.49 per fill, versus $23.02 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 16 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.19 per fill, versus $7.73 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $11.31 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 16 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $85.60 per fill, versus $129.93 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $12.01 per fill, versus $6.45 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 16 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.89 per fill, versus $9.40 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 15 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.56 per fill, versus $5.54 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 15 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 21% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $643.54 per fill, versus $801.46 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $41.81 per fill, versus $23.20 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 14 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $383.21 per fill, versus $490.92 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.10 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.78 per fill, versus $8.47 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $37.53 per fill, versus $24.31 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 14 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 35% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $135.48 per fill, versus $56.42 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 a hormone.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 13 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $31.53 per fill, versus $42.91 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 13 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.32 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 13 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $10.38 per fill, versus $10.88 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $7.90 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 40% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $14.31 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $4.18 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 13 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 35% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $73.21 per fill, versus $76.87 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 12 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $19.47 per fill, versus $32.60 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 34% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $20.03 per fill, versus $20.66 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
Fenofibrate 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 Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 33% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $25.56 per fill, versus $26.42 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 12 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $28.90 per fill, versus $14.19 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Chelsey Kahler wrote 11 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 40% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.88 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.
Questions about Chelsey Kahler’s prescriptions
What does Chelsey Kahler prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Chelsey Kahler's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (146), Atorvastatin Calcium (127) and Amlodipine Besylate (110).
How does Chelsey Kahler's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 80 medications with a state comparison, Chelsey Kahler prescribes 11 about as often than the typical Alabama prescriber and 69 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Chelsey Kahler 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 Alabama 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.
