HEATHER NICCOLE DITTO APRN
Prescription History 1346736717
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Jonesboro, AR
What does Heather Ditto prescribe?
In 2024, Heather Ditto wrote 410 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 37 prescriptions for 13 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 Heather Ditto prescribes.
Medications 23 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 Arkansas prescribers.
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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 37 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $6.93 per fill, versus $8.24 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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 28 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 22% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $12.73 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 24 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 19% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $5.03 per fill, versus $5.67 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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 23 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $5.09 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $5.96 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 22 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 75% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $10.17 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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 22 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.84 per fill, versus $7.31 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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 22 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $6.22 per fill, versus $10.17 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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 21 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 25% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $4.79 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 23% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $5.14 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 17 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 16% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $4.42 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 17 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (168). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $8.72 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 14% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $11.79 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.75 per fill, versus $3.89 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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 33% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $18.88 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 control seizures.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 12 prescriptions for Primidone, about 34% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.68 per fill, versus $19.48 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 12 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $13.96 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 11 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 37% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $403.88 per fill, versus $510.53 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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 11 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 11 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 21% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.08 per fill, versus $18.93 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 11 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 40% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.13 per fill, versus $5.10 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 11 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $46.01 per fill, versus $60.83 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Heather Ditto wrote 11 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $11.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Heather Ditto’s prescriptions
What does Heather Ditto prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Heather Ditto's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (37), Gabapentin (28) and Lisinopril (24).
How does Heather Ditto's prescribing compare with other Arkansas prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Heather Ditto prescribes 23 less often than the typical Arkansas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Heather Ditto 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 Arkansas 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.
