MR. CHRIS (NONE) STENSETH NP
Prescription History 1245298421
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Minneapolis, MN
What does Chris Stenseth prescribe?
In 2024, Chris Stenseth wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Simvastatin, with 29 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 Chris Stenseth prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Minnesota prescribers.
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 Minnesota prescribers
Chris Stenseth wrote 29 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 35% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $10.06 per fill, versus $11.14 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 Minnesota prescribers
Chris Stenseth wrote 25 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 20% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $4.43 per fill, versus $9.39 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Chris Stenseth wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $5.05 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Chris Stenseth wrote 23 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $9.69 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 Minnesota prescribers
Chris Stenseth wrote 19 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $9.78 per fill, versus $14.15 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 Minnesota prescribers
Chris Stenseth wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 19% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $28.06 per fill, versus $17.84 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 Minnesota prescribers
Chris Stenseth wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 20% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $31.56 per fill, versus $12.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Chris Stenseth’s prescriptions
What does Chris Stenseth prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Chris Stenseth's most prescribed medications were Simvastatin (29), Lisinopril (25) and Hydrochlorothiazide (24).
How does Chris Stenseth's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Chris Stenseth prescribes 7 less often than the typical Minnesota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Chris Stenseth 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 Minnesota 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.
