MATTHEW CAPELL NP
Prescription History 1245092295
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Aurora, CO
What does Matthew Capell prescribe?
In 2024, Matthew Capell wrote 1,542 Medicare prescriptions for 48 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 124 prescriptions for 31 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 Matthew Capell prescribes.
Medications 48 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 Colorado 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 124 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 82% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $16.16 per fill, versus $10.23 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 90 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $10.98 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 84 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $8.83 per fill, versus $7.19 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 62 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $15.52 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 60 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $20.16 per fill, versus $21.04 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 60 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 82% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $17.77 per fill, versus $16.00 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
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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 59 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $642.71 per fill, versus $971.58 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 56 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.79 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 51 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $25.48 per fill, versus $14.96 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 49 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $9.72 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 45 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $443.55 per fill, versus $686.36 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 43 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.20 per fill, versus $12.38 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 42 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.54 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
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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 41 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 75% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.02 per fill, versus $6.60 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 39 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.56 per fill, versus $19.34 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 38 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $18.49 per fill, versus $9.87 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 37 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $26.08 per fill, versus $15.82 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 35 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 78% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $60.23 per fill, versus $21.02 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 32 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $37.95 per fill, versus $26.79 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
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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 27 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 31% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $24.54 per fill, versus $13.40 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 80% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $28.60 per fill, versus $20.08 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 25 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 26% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $11.91 per fill, versus $7.63 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 24 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.54 per fill, versus $10.02 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 23 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $17.28 per fill, versus $22.40 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 22 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $9.56 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
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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 21 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $4.96 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 20 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $20.41 per fill, versus $16.82 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.40 per fill, versus $5.34 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 19 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 66% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $34.57 per fill, versus $138.76 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 19 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $18.07 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 16 prescriptions for Nyamyc, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $39.41 per fill, versus $31.05 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 15 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $501.76 per fill, versus $596.09 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 15 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 32% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $15.01 per fill, versus $13.59 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 15 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 39% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $5.27 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 15 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 75% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $25.08 per fill, versus $20.74 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 67% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $42.03 per fill, versus $15.88 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 15 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 35% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $646.21 per fill, versus $913.88 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 14 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 35% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.03 per fill, versus $10.91 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 depression.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 14 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.63 per fill, versus $9.11 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 14 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $6.80 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 Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 14 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 41% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $20.47 per fill, versus $28.63 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $8.39 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 13 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 35% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $55.25 per fill, versus $54.74 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 13 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.02 per fill, versus $12.65 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $18.54 per fill, versus $6.61 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 12 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $43.74 per fill, versus $34.50 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 26% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $7.75 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Matthew Capell wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $17.01 per fill, versus $16.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Matthew Capell’s prescriptions
What does Matthew Capell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Matthew Capell's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (124), Levothyroxine Sodium (90) and Amlodipine Besylate (84).
How does Matthew Capell's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 48 medications with a state comparison, Matthew Capell prescribes 3 more often than the typical Colorado prescriber, 13 about as often and 32 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Matthew Capell 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 Colorado 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.
