MARY FORTUNA-SILVA NP
Prescription History 1306917521
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Providence, RI
What does Mary Fortuna-Silva prescribe?
In 2024, Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 1,282 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 395 prescriptions for 144 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 Mary Fortuna-Silva prescribes.
Medications 21 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 Rhode Island prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 395 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $12.97 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 267 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.31 per fill, versus $13.09 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 Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 201 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $18.23 per fill, versus $17.01 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 78 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $32.09 per fill, versus $22.20 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 59 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $52.58 per fill, versus $60.84 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 54 prescriptions for Linzess, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,054.44 per fill, versus $734.29 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
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $7.76 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 23 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $30.60 per fill, versus $15.83 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 20 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 74% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $404.63 per fill, versus $443.97 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 17 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $30.70 per fill, versus $13.98 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 a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Fewer than five Rhode Island prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 15 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 68% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $298.98 per fill, versus $50.20 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 14 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $43.42 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 13 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 39% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.33 per fill, versus $7.44 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 13 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 67% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $366.35 per fill, versus $258.79 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 13 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $35.47 per fill, versus $46.95 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $143.69 per fill, versus $18.25 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
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 12 prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $83.57 per fill, versus $176.01 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 diarrhea.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 12 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $26.03 per fill, versus $28.44 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 depression.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 12 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $12.44 per fill, versus $15.22 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 a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Mary Fortuna-Silva wrote 11 prescriptions for Budesonide Ec, about 63% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $180.45 per fill, versus $258.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Mary Fortuna-Silva’s prescriptions
What does Mary Fortuna-Silva prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Mary Fortuna-Silva's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (395), Pantoprazole Sodium (267) and Famotidine (201).
How does Mary Fortuna-Silva's prescribing compare with other Rhode Island prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Mary Fortuna-Silva prescribes 6 more often than the typical Rhode Island prescriber, 2 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Mary Fortuna-Silva 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 Rhode Island 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.
