MRS. BILLIE JOEL RAEL PMHNP
Prescription History 1134712821
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Waterloo, IA
What does Billie Rael prescribe?
In 2024, Billie Rael wrote 97 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Buspirone Hcl, with 24 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 Billie Rael prescribes.
Medications 6 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 Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Billie Rael wrote 24 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.44 per fill, versus $13.15 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Billie Rael wrote 19 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $2.29 per fill, versus $7.92 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 anxiety.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Billie Rael wrote 18 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 33% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $6.35 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Billie Rael wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $17.58 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Billie Rael wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 20% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $10.95 per fill, versus $17.35 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Billie Rael wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $23.41 per fill, versus $16.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Billie Rael’s prescriptions
What does Billie Rael prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Billie Rael's most prescribed medications were Buspirone Hcl (24), Sertraline Hcl (19) and Lorazepam (18).
How does Billie Rael's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Billie Rael prescribes 6 less often than the typical Iowa prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Billie Rael 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 Iowa 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.
