CHRISTINE MARIE PADILLA FNP-C
Prescription History 1245084110
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Las Vegas, NM
What does Christine Padilla prescribe?
In 2024, Christine Padilla wrote 241 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 34 prescriptions.
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 Christine Padilla prescribes.
Medications 13 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 New Mexico prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 34 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $5.97 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 26 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 26 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1.44 per fill, versus $8.94 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 25 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $67.63 per fill, versus $365.95 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
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 24 prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $26.24 per fill, versus $32.91 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 16 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 18% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $15.90 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 31% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $16.19 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 14 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.31 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $7.32 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $14.77 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 New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 21% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1.94 per fill, versus $6.23 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 New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $7.85 per fill, versus $17.52 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Christine Padilla wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 9% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $3.02 per fill, versus $8.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Christine Padilla’s prescriptions
What does Christine Padilla prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christine Padilla's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (34), Atorvastatin Calcium (26) and Metformin Hcl (26).
How does Christine Padilla's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Christine Padilla prescribes 1 more often than the typical New Mexico prescriber, 1 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Christine Padilla 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 New Mexico 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.
