MRS. HEATHER SHAY WARD FNP
Prescription History 1245086172
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hixson, TN
What does Heather Ward prescribe?
In 2024, Heather Ward wrote 1,116 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 205 prescriptions for 108 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 Heather Ward prescribes.
Medications 17 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 Tennessee prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 205 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $28.82 per fill, versus $19.65 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 medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 196 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $34.00 per fill, versus $24.67 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 Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 125 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $16.00 per fill, versus $12.39 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 Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 119 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $14.67 per fill, versus $20.54 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 78 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $20.41 per fill, versus $17.19 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 55 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.71 per fill, versus $8.70 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 45 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.03 per fill, versus $11.29 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
Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 43 prescriptions for Belbuca, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $776.64 per fill, versus $754.56 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 43 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 67% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $22.66 per fill, versus $26.91 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 42 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.99 per fill, versus $23.18 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 41 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $21.73 per fill, versus $12.06 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 Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 30 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.16 per fill, versus $6.85 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 26 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $12.25 per fill, versus $14.02 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 24 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 36% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1.73 per fill, versus $4.10 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 20 prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $223.37 per fill, versus $249.55 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
This medication is used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 12 prescriptions for Movantik, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $395.86 per fill, versus $408.22 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Heather Ward wrote 12 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about 25% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $646.70 per fill, versus $580.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Heather Ward’s prescriptions
What does Heather Ward prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Heather Ward's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (205), Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (196) and Gabapentin (125).
How does Heather Ward's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Heather Ward prescribes 5 more often than the typical Tennessee prescriber, 3 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Heather Ward 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 Tennessee 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.
