RYAN ALEXANDER NELSON PA-C
Prescription History 1134655152
Physician Assistant - Medical in Naples, FL
What does Ryan Nelson prescribe?
In 2024, Ryan Nelson wrote 324 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 75 prescriptions for 74 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 Ryan Nelson prescribes.
Medications 8 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Ryan Nelson wrote 75 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $7.40 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
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
Ryan Nelson wrote 59 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.37 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Ryan Nelson wrote 59 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 90% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.64 per fill, versus $7.52 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Ryan Nelson wrote 45 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $18.59 per fill, versus $29.34 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
Ryan Nelson wrote 44 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $14.48 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Ryan Nelson wrote 17 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $13.24 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
Ryan Nelson wrote 14 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.26 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Ryan Nelson wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 11% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $8.04 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.
Questions about Ryan Nelson’s prescriptions
What does Ryan Nelson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ryan Nelson's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (75), Prednisone (59) and Tramadol Hcl (59).
How does Ryan Nelson's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Ryan Nelson prescribes 1 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 4 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ryan Nelson 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.
