RACHEL AITKENS APN
Prescription History 1154031870
Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, NJ
What does Rachel Aitkens prescribe?
In 2024, Rachel Aitkens wrote 2,344 Medicare prescriptions for 45 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 300 prescriptions for 182 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 Rachel Aitkens prescribes.
Medications 45 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
Rachel Aitkens wrote 300 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (209). Medicare paid $12.64 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
Rachel Aitkens wrote 255 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $15.89 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 193 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $1,187.23 per fill, versus $883.39 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 167 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (140). Medicare paid $13.09 per fill, versus $16.49 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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 162 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (161). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $6.99 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 90 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $29.46 per fill, versus $26.79 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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 87 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 81% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $12.58 per fill, versus $10.27 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 69 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $15.95 per fill, versus $13.12 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 68 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.50 per fill, versus $9.78 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 68 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,235.44 per fill, versus $964.85 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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 61 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 83% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $5.24 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 56 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 83% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.50 per fill, versus $4.84 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 50 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.63 per fill, versus $9.45 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 48 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $48.09 per fill, versus $31.41 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 42 prescriptions for Entresto, about 86% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,483.07 per fill, versus $1,108.60 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $7.53 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 38 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 77% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,069.05 per fill, versus $979.40 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 36 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 76% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $46.71 per fill, versus $32.77 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 31 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 75% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $17.69 per fill, versus $28.74 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 30 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 75% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $19.36 per fill, versus $16.96 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 29 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $28.75 per fill, versus $29.26 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 29 prescriptions for Ramipril, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $13.92 per fill, versus $11.85 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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 28 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.36 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.
What it is used for
Pravastatin 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
Rachel Aitkens wrote 27 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 60% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.39 per fill, versus $14.71 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 41% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.84 per fill, versus $7.77 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 22 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 63% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.32 per fill, versus $15.30 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 22 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $144.60 per fill, versus $65.33 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 21 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $8.50 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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 21 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $18.75 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 19 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 35% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,338.51 per fill, versus $1,057.01 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 18 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $27.79 per fill, versus $30.51 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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 35% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,240.70 per fill, versus $1,000.28 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 New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 15 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.37 per fill, versus $16.57 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $13.94 per fill, versus $13.85 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 15 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 42% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.23 per fill, versus $9.78 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 14 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.82 per fill, versus $7.87 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.82 per fill, versus $16.15 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 14 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $63.39 per fill, versus $35.61 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 13 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 35% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $89.58 per fill, versus $48.42 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 13 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 41% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.18 per fill, versus $25.83 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 13 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 61% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $20.88 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 13 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 22% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,067.76 per fill, versus $1,351.08 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $31.10 per fill, versus $21.63 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 25% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $23.39 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Rachel Aitkens wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 36% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $8.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Rachel Aitkens’s prescriptions
What does Rachel Aitkens prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rachel Aitkens's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (300), Metoprolol Succinate (255) and Eliquis (193).
How does Rachel Aitkens's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 45 medications with a state comparison, Rachel Aitkens prescribes 6 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber, 15 about as often and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Rachel Aitkens 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.
