NATASHA MONIQUE HESTER ARNP
Prescription History 1235612821
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Tallahassee, FL
What does Natasha Hester prescribe?
In 2024, Natasha Hester wrote 189 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Sevelamer Carbonate, with 47 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 Natasha Hester prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 47 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $173.15 per fill, versus $199.34 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
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 29 prescriptions for Velphoro, about 88% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3,346.03 per fill, versus $2,531.43 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 22 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $5.87 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
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 Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 15 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $9.21 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 Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 14 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $47.68 per fill, versus $74.56 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $12.05 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $13.76 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $25.25 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $8.57 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Natasha Hester wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $19.84 per fill, versus $14.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Natasha Hester’s prescriptions
What does Natasha Hester prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Natasha Hester's most prescribed medications were Sevelamer Carbonate (47), Velphoro (29) and Clonidine Hcl (22).
How does Natasha Hester's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Natasha Hester prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Florida prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Natasha Hester 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 Florida 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.
