ANDREW ROBERT HULTGREN MS RN PMHNP-BC
Prescription History 1205323607
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Santa Cruz, CA
What does Andrew Hultgren prescribe?
In 2024, Andrew Hultgren wrote 537 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 72 prescriptions for 22 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 Andrew Hultgren prescribes.
Medications 25 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 72 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 43 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $5.37 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 31 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $6.52 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 California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 30 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.17 per fill, versus $15.63 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 28 prescriptions for Diazepam, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $6.79 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 27 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $28.65 per fill, versus $24.98 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
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 California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 24 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $17.51 per fill, versus $19.69 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 23 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $13.84 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 21 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $42.79 per fill, versus $62.60 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 20 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.05 per fill, versus $7.09 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $79.90 per fill, versus $24.72 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $28.94 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $22.73 per fill, versus $9.59 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 California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 17 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $11.14 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 California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.24 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
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 California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 14 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $68.85 per fill, versus $71.35 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.93 per fill, versus $18.90 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 14 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.51 per fill, versus $14.45 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $29.47 per fill, versus $19.05 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 California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 13 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $400.47 per fill, versus $250.43 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 California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 12 prescriptions for Temazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $32.93 per fill, versus $13.53 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $42.62 per fill, versus $25.68 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 11 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $8.24 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 a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with California prescribers
Andrew Hultgren wrote 11 prescriptions for Perseris, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $2,992.70 per fill, versus $2,738.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Andrew Hultgren’s prescriptions
What does Andrew Hultgren prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Andrew Hultgren's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (72), Alprazolam (43) and Lorazepam (31).
How does Andrew Hultgren's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Andrew Hultgren prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 3 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Andrew Hultgren 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 California 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.
