CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL FICHERA APRN-CNP
Prescription History 1114644192
Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine in Albuquerque, NM
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL FICHERA APRN-CNP, an active Critical Care Medicine specialist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 186 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, which accounts for 32 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NM PrescribersVs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 32 | $8.83▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (25.8). Medicare paid an average of $8.83 per fill, versus $10.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 206 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 29 | $3.13▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (58.4). Medicare paid an average of $3.13 per fill, versus $6.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 999 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 23 | $557.33▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (60.7). Medicare paid an average of $557.33 per fill, versus $898.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 667 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spironolactone | 23 | $5.56▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $5.56 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 678 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | $14.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (143.2). Medicare paid an average of $14.06 per fill, versus $12.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 16 | $3.62▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.62 per fill, versus $4.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 90 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | $8.52▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (26.4). Medicare paid an average of $8.52 per fill, versus $13.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 66 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 11 | $10.26 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (25.2). Medicare paid an average of $10.26 per fill, versus $8.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 89 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 11 | $12.88 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (97.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.88 per fill, versus $11.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 858 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 11 | $21.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with "water pills"/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (50.8). Medicare paid an average of $21.03 per fill, versus $19.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 373 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL FICHERA APRN-CNP is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Critical Care Medicine prescribing approach at this Albuquerque, NM practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among NM prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
