MS. ANNA LYNN SHRIFT PA-C
Prescription History 1164022331
Physician Assistant in Traverse City, MI
What does Anna Shrift prescribe?
In 2024, Anna Shrift wrote 4,275 Medicare prescriptions for 45 medications. The most prescribed was Olanzapine, with 519 prescriptions for 48 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 Anna Shrift 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 519 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 10 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $18.86 per fill, versus $20.62 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 326 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $14.75 per fill, versus $11.27 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 303 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 4.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $48.97 per fill, versus $68.71 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 Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 285 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $17.02 per fill, versus $16.38 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, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 230 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $16.76 per fill, versus $14.63 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 221 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $24.30 per fill, versus $29.72 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 214 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $57.93 per fill, versus $46.10 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 depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 213 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $14.74 per fill, versus $10.57 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 167 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $16.03 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 151 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $74.20 per fill, versus $49.58 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 142 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.37 per fill, versus $9.88 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 121 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.53 per fill, versus $27.08 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 treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 119 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $29.23 per fill, versus $33.90 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 111 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $65.42 per fill, versus $173.42 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 91 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $13.92 per fill, versus $7.30 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 89 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $19.73 per fill, versus $19.56 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 76 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $14.15 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 schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe behavioral problems in children).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 67 prescriptions for Chlorpromazine Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $279.76 per fill, versus $206.04 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 certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 67 prescriptions for Haloperidol Decanoate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $52.57 per fill, versus $46.49 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 67 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $21.44 per fill, versus $27.32 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 62 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.97 per fill, versus $12.38 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 depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 61 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $9.26 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 61 prescriptions for Loxapine, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $27.13 per fill, versus $58.80 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 61 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.45 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 46 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 86% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3,096.66 per fill, versus $2,912.26 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 44 prescriptions for Fluphenazine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $61.67 per fill, versus $127.52 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 38 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $14.20 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 Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 36 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 84% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $7.70 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 combination medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 36 prescriptions for Lybalvi, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1,293.78 per fill, versus $1,548.57 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 28 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $13.56 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 27 prescriptions for Valproic Acid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $41.75 per fill, versus $36.58 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 23 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 69% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.14 per fill, versus $14.50 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 20 prescriptions for Haloperidol Lactate, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $10.38 per fill, versus $23.81 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 before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 18 prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $25.07 per fill, versus $39.80 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 15 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 19% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $271.19 per fill, versus $143.58 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 depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $37.85 per fill, versus $26.37 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 Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $28.02 per fill, versus $32.88 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $53.53 per fill, versus $20.81 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 Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $3.06 per fill, versus $10.03 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).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 12 prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $70.00 per fill, versus $54.38 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.37 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluphenazine Decanoate, about 34% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $132.09 per fill, versus $92.91 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 11 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 42% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $20.88 per fill, versus $15.95 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 11 prescriptions for Temazepam, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $12.88 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Anna Shrift wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 31% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $28.72 per fill, versus $5.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Anna Shrift’s prescriptions
What does Anna Shrift prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Anna Shrift's most prescribed medications were Olanzapine (519), Benztropine Mesylate (326) and Clozapine (303).
How does Anna Shrift's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 45 medications with a state comparison, Anna Shrift prescribes 25 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 5 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Anna Shrift 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 Michigan 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.
