MELISSA TURANO NP-C
Prescription History 1124478052
Nurse Practitioner in Brick, NJ
What does Melissa Turano prescribe?
In 2024, Melissa Turano wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 13 prescriptions.
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 Melissa Turano prescribes.
Medications 3 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey prescribers
Melissa Turano wrote 13 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $25.98 per fill, versus $11.16 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Melissa Turano wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $23.91 per fill, versus $15.32 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
Vancomycin is used to treat a certain intestinal condition (colitis) that may rarely happen after treatment with antibiotics.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Melissa Turano wrote 12 prescriptions for Vancomycin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $52.07 per fill, versus $119.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Melissa Turano’s prescriptions
What does Melissa Turano prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Turano's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (13), Metoprolol Succinate (12) and Vancomycin Hcl (12).
How does Melissa Turano's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Melissa Turano prescribes 3 less often than the typical New Jersey prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Melissa Turano 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 New Jersey 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.
