DORCAS MENSAH NP
Prescription History 1083109607
Nurse Practitioner - Family in South Plainfield, NJ
What does Dorcas Mensah prescribe?
In 2024, Dorcas Mensah wrote 225 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 40 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 Dorcas Mensah prescribes.
Medications 10 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 New Jersey prescribers.
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 40 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $304.92 per fill, versus $883.39 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 40 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 68% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $19.88 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 26 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 34% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $5.93 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 24 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $13.99 per fill, versus $11.16 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 22 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.64 per fill, versus $6.46 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 18 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $71.05 per fill, versus $314.04 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $12.03 per fill, versus $6.99 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 14 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.10 per fill, versus $7.34 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 13 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16.07 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dorcas Mensah wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $13.00 per fill, versus $17.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dorcas Mensah’s prescriptions
What does Dorcas Mensah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dorcas Mensah's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (40), Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (40) and Alprazolam (26).
How does Dorcas Mensah's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dorcas Mensah prescribes 10 less often than the typical New Jersey prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dorcas Mensah 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 New Jersey 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.
