LAUREN POPPEN CRNP
Prescription History 1306275607
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Reno, NV
What does Lauren Poppen prescribe?
In 2024, Lauren Poppen wrote 1,253 Medicare prescriptions for 43 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 96 prescriptions for 27 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 Lauren Poppen prescribes.
Medications 43 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 Nevada prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 96 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 71% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $14.06 per fill, versus $10.40 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 81 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $20.27 per fill, versus $17.37 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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 80 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (186). Medicare paid $18.45 per fill, versus $9.59 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 66 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $6.11 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 55 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.05 per fill, versus $8.97 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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 54 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $19.09 per fill, versus $9.28 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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 52 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $6.74 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 49 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $14.22 per fill, versus $6.99 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 42 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $20.88 per fill, versus $15.39 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 38 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $42.57 per fill, versus $12.70 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 36 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 66% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.12 per fill, versus $5.23 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 33 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $54.83 per fill, versus $38.19 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 30 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.75 per fill, versus $8.56 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 29 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 69% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.08 per fill, versus $10.28 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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 29 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 61% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $15.62 per fill, versus $12.63 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 29 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.91 per fill, versus $9.13 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 27 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $84.97 per fill, versus $21.28 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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 27 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 68% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.19 per fill, versus $9.71 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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 26 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $33.38 per fill, versus $18.64 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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 25 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $18.80 per fill, versus $13.39 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 24 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 34% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $591.52 per fill, versus $1,006.49 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 20 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $13.98 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 19 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 40% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $32.82 per fill, versus $23.27 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 18 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $110.85 per fill, versus $26.78 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 33% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $6.63 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 18 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 70% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.41 per fill, versus $4.49 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 17 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 35% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.34 per fill, versus $3.84 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 21% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $20.20 per fill, versus $12.75 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 16 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $21.31 per fill, versus $10.69 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.88 per fill, versus $7.11 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 15 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 28% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.86 per fill, versus $8.33 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).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $14.25 per fill, versus $10.72 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 23% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $10.42 per fill, versus $5.02 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 14 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 71% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $16.61 per fill, versus $18.44 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 14 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 31% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $11.80 per fill, versus $15.23 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $18.98 per fill, versus $14.31 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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $17.38 per fill, versus $11.39 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 12 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 33% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $7.81 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $20.58 per fill, versus $16.20 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 12 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 30% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $27.53 per fill, versus $31.44 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 11 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 24% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.41 per fill, versus $9.64 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 33% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $18.88 per fill, versus $12.03 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 Nevada prescribers
Lauren Poppen wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 29% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $24.81 per fill, versus $20.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Lauren Poppen’s prescriptions
What does Lauren Poppen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lauren Poppen's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (96), Quetiapine Fumarate (81) and Atorvastatin Calcium (80).
How does Lauren Poppen's prescribing compare with other Nevada prescribers?
Of the 43 medications with a state comparison, Lauren Poppen prescribes 1 more often than the typical Nevada prescriber, 2 about as often and 40 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Lauren Poppen 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 Nevada 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.
