ALLISON COTTON M.D.
Prescription History 1154737310
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Reno, NV
What does Dr. Cotton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cotton wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 23 prescriptions for 15 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 Dr. Cotton prescribes.
Medications 3 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 Nevada prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Cotton wrote 23 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.43 per fill, versus $9.13 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Cotton wrote 18 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.81 per fill, versus $21.28 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Cotton wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 27% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.28 per fill, versus $6.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Cotton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cotton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cotton's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (23), Duloxetine Hcl (18) and Clonazepam (11).
How does Dr. Cotton's prescribing compare with other Nevada prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cotton prescribes 3 less often than the typical Nevada prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cotton 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 Nevada 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.
