NICKESHA MARIE BROWN-FOKUO APRN
Prescription History 1336900331
Nurse Practitioner - Family in West Haven, CT
What does Nickesha Brown-Fokuo prescribe?
In 2024, Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 156 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Tizanidine Hcl, with 29 prescriptions for 11 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 Nickesha Brown-Fokuo prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Connecticut prescribers.
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 Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 29 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $13.94 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 20 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $3.64 per fill, versus $10.70 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 19 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $4.80 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 Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 15 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $12.69 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $13.79 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 29% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $16.30 per fill, versus $14.85 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 Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 19% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $12.61 per fill, versus $23.90 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $6.41 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 Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 12 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $9.35 per fill, versus $9.44 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Nickesha Brown-Fokuo wrote 11 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 36% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.09 per fill, versus $36.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Nickesha Brown-Fokuo’s prescriptions
What does Nickesha Brown-Fokuo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nickesha Brown-Fokuo's most prescribed medications were Tizanidine Hcl (29), Levothyroxine Sodium (20) and Azithromycin (19).
How does Nickesha Brown-Fokuo's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Nickesha Brown-Fokuo prescribes 10 less often than the typical Connecticut prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Nickesha Brown-Fokuo 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 Connecticut 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.
