ELLEN MATARAZZO CRNP
Prescription History 1174388136
Nurse Practitioner - Family in New Castle, PA
What does Ellen Matarazzo prescribe?
In 2024, Ellen Matarazzo wrote 819 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 79 prescriptions for 75 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 Ellen Matarazzo prescribes.
Medications 29 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 79 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.50 per fill, versus $4.09 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
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 77 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $3.46 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 69 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $12.34 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
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 65 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $24.44 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 63 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $8.52 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 32 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $10.98 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 27 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 78% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $5.49 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 26 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.77 per fill, versus $13.61 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 25 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 78% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.71 per fill, versus $22.33 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
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
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 24 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $6.61 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 24 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $16.32 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $2.76 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 22 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1.64 per fill, versus $2.87 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $14.69 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 22 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $64.96 per fill, versus $54.58 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 21 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $4.20 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 21 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $13.93 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 19 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.66 per fill, versus $7.51 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 18 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $25.40 per fill, versus $22.50 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 18 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $637.93 per fill, versus $791.09 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 16 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $393.27 per fill, versus $496.30 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $19.99 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $9.50 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 14 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $919.79 per fill, versus $1,230.71 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $5.96 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $2.18 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.71 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 13% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $3.07 per fill, versus $4.95 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Ellen Matarazzo wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 21% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1.83 per fill, versus $4.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ellen Matarazzo’s prescriptions
What does Ellen Matarazzo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ellen Matarazzo's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (79), Amlodipine Besylate (77) and Doxycycline Hyclate (69).
How does Ellen Matarazzo's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Ellen Matarazzo prescribes 3 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 5 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ellen Matarazzo 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.
