KATHERINE JO TUPPER PA-C
Prescription History 1093575813
Physician Assistant in Ankeny, IA
What does Katherine Tupper prescribe?
In 2024, Katherine Tupper wrote 113 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen), with 37 prescriptions for 20 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 Katherine Tupper prescribes.
Medications 5 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 Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Katherine Tupper wrote 37 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.15 per fill, versus $24.63 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Katherine Tupper wrote 27 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $0.45 per fill, versus $3.75 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Katherine Tupper wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 40% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.41 per fill, versus $18.57 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Katherine Tupper wrote 13 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.34 per fill, versus $6.98 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Katherine Tupper wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.07 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.
Questions about Katherine Tupper’s prescriptions
What does Katherine Tupper prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Katherine Tupper's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (37), Meloxicam (27) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (25).
How does Katherine Tupper's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Katherine Tupper prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Iowa prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Katherine Tupper 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 Iowa 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.
