NICOLE READ NP-C
Prescription History 1093178402
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Queen Creek, AZ
What does Nicole Read prescribe?
In 2024, Nicole Read wrote 268 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 53 prescriptions for 29 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 Nicole Read 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 Arizona 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 Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 53 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 36 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $9.85 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 Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 31 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $4.00 per fill, versus $7.16 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 29 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $4.47 per fill, versus $8.14 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $3.32 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $6.65 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 16 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 22% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $15.07 per fill, versus $15.49 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 Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 23% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.20 per fill, versus $4.68 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 21% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $35.38 per fill, versus $28.74 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $25.73 per fill, versus $17.96 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $16.54 per fill, versus $13.27 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 Arizona prescribers
Nicole Read wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 13% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $14.53 per fill, versus $13.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Nicole Read’s prescriptions
What does Nicole Read prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Read's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (53), Levothyroxine Sodium (36) and Lisinopril (31).
How does Nicole Read's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Nicole Read prescribes 12 less often than the typical Arizona prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Nicole Read 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 Arizona 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.
