MRS. GINA SUZANNE BALLARD-SCHMUNK PMHNP-BC
Prescription History 1346930591
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Bemidji, MN
What does Gina Ballard-Schmunk prescribe?
In 2024, Gina Ballard-Schmunk wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Fluoxetine Hcl, 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 Gina Ballard-Schmunk prescribes.
Medications 4 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Gina Ballard-Schmunk wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $14.19 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Gina Ballard-Schmunk wrote 16 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 70% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.81 per fill, versus $60.49 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 Minnesota prescribers
Gina Ballard-Schmunk wrote 15 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $20.50 per fill, versus $28.25 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Gina Ballard-Schmunk wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 22% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $13.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Gina Ballard-Schmunk’s prescriptions
What does Gina Ballard-Schmunk prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gina Ballard-Schmunk's most prescribed medications were Fluoxetine Hcl (17), Rivastigmine (16) and Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (15).
How does Gina Ballard-Schmunk's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Gina Ballard-Schmunk prescribes 4 less often than the typical Minnesota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Gina Ballard-Schmunk 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.
