MELISSA MARIE LANE CRNP
Prescription History 1336905850
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Stroudsburg, PA
What does Melissa Lane prescribe?
In 2024, Melissa Lane wrote 2,142 Medicare prescriptions for 48 medications. The most prescribed was Clonazepam, with 227 prescriptions for 43 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 Melissa Lane prescribes.
Medications 48 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 227 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $7.62 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 141 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $8.85 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 121 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.82 per fill, versus $20.33 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 119 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $5.45 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 104 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.31 per fill, versus $5.46 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 101 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $13.73 per fill, versus $15.84 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 76 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $48.45 per fill, versus $62.65 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 73 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $12.76 per fill, versus $11.98 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 65 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $12.00 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 65 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.00 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 64 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.02 per fill, versus $14.22 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 anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 59 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $6.77 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 54 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.14 per fill, versus $17.20 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 46 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $23.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 45 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $14.87 per fill, versus $13.38 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 42 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $10.79 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 42 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.01 per fill, versus $21.77 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 42 prescriptions for Topiramate, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.73 per fill, versus $13.08 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).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 38 prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $60.02 per fill, versus $50.18 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 37 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $12.05 per fill, versus $13.86 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 34 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $19.41 per fill, versus $13.30 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 34 prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $68.70 per fill, versus $90.74 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 33 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $54.84 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 treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 27 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.75 per fill, versus $25.57 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 27 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $42.15 per fill, versus $51.40 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 27 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.69 per fill, versus $42.26 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, depression).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 27 prescriptions for Rexulti, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,408.34 per fill, versus $1,153.50 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 25 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 80% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2,038.05 per fill, versus $1,397.66 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 24 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.46 per fill, versus $13.34 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 sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 24 prescriptions for Temazepam, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $13.55 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 for a short time to treat people who have trouble falling asleep.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 24 prescriptions for Zaleplon, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $12.44 per fill, versus $19.11 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 obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 23 prescriptions for Clomipramine Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $216.12 per fill, versus $116.29 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
Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 23 prescriptions for Ingrezza, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $8,306.61 per fill, versus $7,506.93 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 22 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $13.48 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 21 prescriptions for Trintellix, about 83% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $750.82 per fill, versus $551.59 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 19 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 19% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $14.77 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, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 18 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $334.84 per fill, versus $201.10 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 17 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $14.97 per fill, versus $11.99 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
Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 16 prescriptions for Austedo, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4,343.78 per fill, versus $6,628.34 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 sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 16 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 86% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $19.59 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 15 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1.55 per fill, versus $16.91 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $11.62 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 14 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $12.73 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, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 31% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $60.89 per fill, versus $49.38 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
This medication is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $44.14 per fill, versus $36.98 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 sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 11 prescriptions for Belsomra, about 61% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $732.43 per fill, versus $438.69 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 11 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 42% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $6.26 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Melissa Lane wrote 11 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.71 per fill, versus $14.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Melissa Lane’s prescriptions
What does Melissa Lane prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Lane's most prescribed medications were Clonazepam (227), Trazodone Hcl (141) and Venlafaxine Hcl Er (121).
How does Melissa Lane's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 48 medications with a state comparison, Melissa Lane prescribes 12 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 19 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Melissa Lane 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 Pennsylvania 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.
