MS. SHARON LUCIA CHEN DNP, MS, FNP-BC
Prescription History 1144824939
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Philadelphia, PA
What does Sharon Chen prescribe?
In 2024, Sharon Chen wrote 297 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 59 prescriptions for 32 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 Sharon Chen prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 59 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $10.96 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 34 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $9.79 per fill, versus $6.63 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 27 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $34.04 per fill, versus $29.71 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 vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 25 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 13% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $193.42 per fill, versus $203.35 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.14 per fill, versus $11.18 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $7.55 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 17 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $9.39 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $13.08 per fill, versus $8.60 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 25% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $13.68 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.42 per fill, versus $16.56 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 13 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $9.83 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $45.68 per fill, versus $32.33 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.81 per fill, versus $18.27 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Sharon Chen wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $29.34 per fill, versus $17.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sharon Chen’s prescriptions
What does Sharon Chen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sharon Chen's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (59), Amlodipine Besylate (34) and Diclofenac Sodium (27).
How does Sharon Chen's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Sharon Chen prescribes 14 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sharon Chen 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 Pennsylvania 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.
