DR. TOY ELAINE AMANDA HESS MD
Prescription History 1306334040
Internal Medicine in Edina, MN
What does Dr. Hess prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hess wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 17 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 Dr. Hess prescribes.
Medications 6 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Hess wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $11.69 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Hess wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $5.06 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Hess wrote 12 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $8.64 per fill, versus $15.40 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Hess wrote 12 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $17.65 per fill, versus $25.39 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Hess wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $14.95 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Hess wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 26% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15.60 per fill, versus $25.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Hess’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hess prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hess's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (17), Prednisone (14) and Cefuroxime (12).
How does Dr. Hess's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hess prescribes 6 less often than the typical Minnesota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hess 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.
