CARA BENNER APNP
Prescription History 1245003805
Nurse Practitioner - Family in New London, WI
What does Cara Benner prescribe?
In 2024, Cara Benner wrote 771 Medicare prescriptions for 35 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 53 prescriptions for 20 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 Cara Benner prescribes.
Medications 35 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 Wisconsin prescribers.
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 53 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 24% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (218). Medicare paid $18.23 per fill, versus $9.94 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 53 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $14.71 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 45 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 31% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $10.44 per fill, versus $6.64 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 31% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (131). Medicare paid $8.57 per fill, versus $7.21 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 37 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 40% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $4.06 per fill, versus $5.94 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 36 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $9.90 per fill, versus $10.75 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 30 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 71% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $4.42 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 26 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $9.64 per fill, versus $10.33 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 25 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.19 per fill, versus $14.64 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 24 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $11.45 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 24 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 27% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $14.88 per fill, versus $17.24 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 23 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $18.97 per fill, versus $14.52 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 31% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $6.42 per fill, versus $10.31 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 32% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $19.89 per fill, versus $29.79 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 40% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,107.41 per fill, versus $1,030.82 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.63 per fill, versus $27.50 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 20 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $14.41 per fill, versus $11.94 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
Simvastatin 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 19 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 23% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $10.41 per fill, versus $8.75 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 17 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 27% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $19.76 per fill, versus $22.54 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 16 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.89 per fill, versus $9.00 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 16 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $7.79 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 20% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $4.64 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $20.76 per fill, versus $11.02 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 15 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 40% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.28 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $17.94 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
Pravastatin 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 14 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $25.12 per fill, versus $12.47 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $9.55 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 21% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 26% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $17.68 per fill, versus $14.60 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
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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 24% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.94 per fill, versus $17.13 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $15.95 per fill, versus $13.88 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 12 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 31% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $7.25 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $22.67 per fill, versus $25.73 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $1,336.21 per fill, versus $901.68 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
Lovastatin 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 Wisconsin prescribers
Cara Benner wrote 11 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 37% as often as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $10.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Cara Benner’s prescriptions
What does Cara Benner prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Cara Benner's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (53), Omeprazole (53) and Amlodipine Besylate (45).
How does Cara Benner's prescribing compare with other Wisconsin prescribers?
Of the 35 medications with a state comparison, Cara Benner prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Wisconsin prescriber and 34 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Cara Benner 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 Wisconsin 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.
