BERNICE SILCHENSTEDT FNP-C
Prescription History 1083177984
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Corpus Christi, TX
What does Bernice Silchenstedt prescribe?
In 2024, Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 901 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Doxycycline Hyclate, with 110 prescriptions for 106 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 Bernice Silchenstedt prescribes.
Medications 27 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 110 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $13.64 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 105 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 78 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $4.63 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
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 Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 68 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $7.37 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 Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 65 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $2.56 per fill, versus $10.85 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
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 Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 58 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $3.54 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
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
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 51 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 89% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $21.03 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 43 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $33.24 per fill, versus $41.42 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
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 Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 33 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 60% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $10.00 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 27 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 82% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $8.57 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 26 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $13.32 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 Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 23 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 79% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.46 per fill, versus $17.68 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 23 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $10.81 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
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 17 prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about 90% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $28.52 per fill, versus $31.68 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.63 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 16 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $13.64 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 15 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.86 per fill, versus $7.88 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 15 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.48 per fill, versus $17.75 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 Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 15 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 22% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $885.19 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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 medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 15 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $5.34 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.63 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $13.41 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.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.54 per fill, versus $7.30 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $22.07 per fill, versus $35.56 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.47 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 11% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $6.82 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
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Bernice Silchenstedt wrote 11 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $19.77 per fill, versus $17.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Bernice Silchenstedt’s prescriptions
What does Bernice Silchenstedt prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Bernice Silchenstedt's most prescribed medications were Doxycycline Hyclate (110), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (105) and Azithromycin (78).
How does Bernice Silchenstedt's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Bernice Silchenstedt prescribes 5 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 7 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Bernice Silchenstedt 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.
