NANCY PALNIK PMHNP,BC
Prescription History 1124360607
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Columbus, OH

NPI Status: Active since March 22, 2013

Contact Information

81 OUTERBELT ST
COLUMBUS, OH
ZIP 43213
Phone: (614) 759-5075
Fax: (614) 591-4480

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for NANCY PALNIK PMHNP,BC, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Columbus, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 324 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Buspirone Hcl, which accounts for 43 claims alone.


Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 416
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,752
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $368.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$147.13

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 47.0
Days Supply 1,236
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills77.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,216
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $512.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.94

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 401
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,506
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $52.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.74

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 720
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,849
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $501.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.65

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Hydroxyzine Pamoate

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine PamoateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 17.8
Days Supply 510
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,150
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $107.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.88

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Lamotrigine

Generic Formulation: LamotrigineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 46.0
Days Supply 1,380
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills76.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,203
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $380.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.57

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections).

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 865
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,431
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $132.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.81

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Lurasidone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Lurasidone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 306
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims--
Peer Average 30-Day Fills--
Peer Average Days Supply--

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$252.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

--

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Paroxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Paroxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,711
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $40.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.92

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression.

Risperidone

Generic Formulation: RisperidoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 27.5
Days Supply 825
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims57.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,781
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $110.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.60

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,222
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims75.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills134.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,898
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $432.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.89

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 974
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,397
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $97.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.79

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Trintellix

Generic Formulation: Vortioxetine HydrobromideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 603
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.3
Peer Average Days Supply948
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,460.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$450.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$515.29

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 47.0
Days Supply 1,369
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,024
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $482.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.65

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Zolpidem Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Zolpidem TartrateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,504
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $109.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.98

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like NANCY PALNIK PMHNP,BC provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Columbus, OH.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Psychiatric/Mental Health** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.