GAYZEL VELASQUEZ APRN
Prescription History 1134512346
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Clearwater, FL
What does Gayzel Velasquez prescribe?
In 2024, Gayzel Velasquez wrote 1,745 Medicare prescriptions for 59 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 180 prescriptions for 118 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 Gayzel Velasquez prescribes.
Medications 59 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 Florida 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 180 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $8.69 per fill, versus $9.21 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 126 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $36.69 per fill, versus $28.99 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 114 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.33 per fill, versus $5.82 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 65 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $8.87 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 59 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $4.24 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 56 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $15.71 per fill, versus $12.84 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 54 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $12.92 per fill, versus $14.90 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 53 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $16.79 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 52 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 50 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1.91 per fill, versus $3.86 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
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Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 49 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $26.81 per fill, versus $32.05 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 41 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $871.50 per fill, versus $915.40 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $6.26 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 40% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.90 per fill, versus $4.16 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
Simvastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 30 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 29 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $20.19 per fill, versus $15.27 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 29 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,330.62 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 29 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.61 per fill, versus $12.94 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 26 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 67% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $97.48 per fill, versus $125.10 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 26 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.68 per fill, versus $8.00 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 26 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.60 per fill, versus $6.69 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 26 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $11.88 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 24 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $16.28 per fill, versus $10.37 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 23 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $2.50 per fill, versus $8.89 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 22 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,177.75 per fill, versus $1,258.36 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 20 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.70 per fill, versus $10.00 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 18 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $32.24 per fill, versus $24.35 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 18 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.02 per fill, versus $14.83 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 17 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.78 per fill, versus $14.45 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 17 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $764.39 per fill, versus $901.87 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.75 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $7.02 per fill, versus $13.67 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 16 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $10.90 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 16 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $623.49 per fill, versus $647.13 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 16 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.21 per fill, versus $25.25 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 15 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $300.22 per fill, versus $268.80 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 15 prescriptions for Entresto, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $931.93 per fill, versus $1,082.46 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.38 per fill, versus $12.91 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 14 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,169.79 per fill, versus $985.63 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 14 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,257.76 per fill, versus $988.08 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 14 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.79 per fill, versus $9.63 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 14 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $157.23 per fill, versus $206.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 14 prescriptions for Single Use Swab, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $2.82 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 13 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $439.58 per fill, versus $537.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 13 prescriptions for Easy Touch Alcohol Prep Pads, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $4.12 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $164.56 per fill, versus $142.73 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 13 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.66 per fill, versus $5.05 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 13 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $447.61 per fill, versus $310.57 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $37.61 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 12 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $14.08 per fill, versus $12.40 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 12 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.35 per fill, versus $13.11 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 Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $7.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 11 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $15.14 per fill, versus $21.71 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.61 per fill, versus $12.37 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 11 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $38.28 per fill, versus $30.77 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $29.38 per fill, versus $26.04 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.61 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Gayzel Velasquez wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $8.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Gayzel Velasquez’s prescriptions
What does Gayzel Velasquez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gayzel Velasquez's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (180), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (126) and Amlodipine Besylate (114).
How does Gayzel Velasquez's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 59 medications with a state comparison, Gayzel Velasquez prescribes 1 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 5 about as often and 53 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Gayzel Velasquez 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 Florida 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.
