DANIELLE JOHNSTON
Prescription History 1245708387
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Birmingham, AL
What does Danielle Johnston prescribe?
In 2024, Danielle Johnston wrote 1,784 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan), with 244 prescriptions for 63 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 Danielle Johnston prescribes.
Medications 29 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 244 prescriptions for Entresto, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $1,112.93 per fill, versus $937.25 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 198 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.03 per fill, versus $9.26 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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 156 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $6.16 per fill, versus $4.83 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 154 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $977.30 per fill, versus $855.74 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 142 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $898.89 per fill, versus $778.78 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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 106 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $11.50 per fill, versus $9.38 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 85 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 40% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $12.81 per fill, versus $12.48 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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 81 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 66% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $18.23 per fill, versus $15.78 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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 73 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $856.58 per fill, versus $950.44 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 71 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $26.21 per fill, versus $16.99 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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 57 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $30.94 per fill, versus $19.16 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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 43 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $22.77 per fill, versus $27.96 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 42 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $15.04 per fill, versus $24.29 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 42 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 32% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $11.97 per fill, versus $18.12 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 39 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $14.83 per fill, versus $12.08 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 37 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.99 per fill, versus $14.13 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 22 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 18% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $15.06 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 21 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $6.73 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 31% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.73 per fill, versus $6.45 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 20 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 28% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $717.81 per fill, versus $801.46 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 20 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $45.79 per fill, versus $32.72 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 19 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $19.61 per fill, versus $18.93 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 Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $4.64 per fill, versus $11.68 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 16 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 65% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $78.07 per fill, versus $50.40 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 19% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $24.45 per fill, versus $11.49 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 treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 12 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $486.43 per fill, versus $586.29 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $7.90 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,313.14 per fill, versus $833.46 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Danielle Johnston wrote 11 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $88.30 per fill, versus $98.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Danielle Johnston’s prescriptions
What does Danielle Johnston prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Danielle Johnston's most prescribed medications were Entresto (244), Spironolactone (198) and Furosemide (156).
How does Danielle Johnston's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Danielle Johnston prescribes 5 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 4 about as often and 20 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Danielle Johnston 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 Alabama 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.
