STEPHANIE TUFTS SALZER
Prescription History 1245935501
Physician Assistant in Metairie, LA
What does Stephanie Salzer prescribe?
In 2024, Stephanie Salzer wrote 842 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 121 prescriptions for 30 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 Stephanie Salzer prescribes.
Medications 27 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 Louisiana prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 121 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $11.04 per fill, versus $12.91 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 81 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $13.64 per fill, versus $26.15 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 80 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $10.95 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
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 70 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.00 per fill, versus $23.79 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
This medication is used to treat migraine.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 41 prescriptions for Ubrelvy, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,246.90 per fill, versus $1,342.18 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 40 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 83% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $18.41 per fill, versus $26.00 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
This medication is used to prevent migraines.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 39 prescriptions for Qulipta, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,396.24 per fill, versus $1,181.78 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 33 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.07 per fill, versus $17.11 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 32 prescriptions for Primidone, about 89% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $22.93 per fill, versus $20.56 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 32 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.18 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 30 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 73% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $77.37 per fill, versus $82.62 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 Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 27 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 23 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 83% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $13.13 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 21 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 60% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $10.05 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 medication is used to help prevent migraine.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 18 prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $748.10 per fill, versus $830.50 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
This medication is used to help prevent migraine.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 17 prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $638.88 per fill, versus $776.44 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 17 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $18.49 per fill, versus $9.25 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
This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 14 prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,546.29 per fill, versus $1,476.02 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 13 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.97 per fill, versus $6.88 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $18.16 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 12 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $11.48 per fill, versus $8.79 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 12 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 27% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.53 per fill, versus $6.20 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 19% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.79 per fill, versus $6.49 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 medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 11 prescriptions for Kesimpta Pen, about 19% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10,323.87 per fill, versus $9,377.65 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 21% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $3.05 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 medication is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving) or Parkinson-like conditions.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 11 prescriptions for Rytary, about 21% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $568.37 per fill, versus $990.38 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Stephanie Salzer wrote 11 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $18.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Stephanie Salzer’s prescriptions
What does Stephanie Salzer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Stephanie Salzer's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (121), Memantine Hcl (81) and Donepezil Hcl (80).
How does Stephanie Salzer's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Stephanie Salzer prescribes 3 more often than the typical Louisiana prescriber, 6 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Stephanie Salzer 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 Louisiana 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.
