KATHERINE MITZEL MS, APRN, A-GNP-C
Prescription History 1366089757
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Wilmington, NC
What does Katherine Mitzel prescribe?
In 2024, Katherine Mitzel wrote 1,189 Medicare prescriptions for 46 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 77 prescriptions for 25 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 Katherine Mitzel prescribes.
Medications 46 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 77 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 77% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $17.31 per fill, versus $15.37 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 74 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $13.20 per fill, versus $16.42 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 61 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $9.38 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 56 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $4.73 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 51 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $9.21 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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 48 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $16.64 per fill, versus $9.86 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 depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 44 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $27.59 per fill, versus $19.60 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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 44 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $10.18 per fill, versus $8.65 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 43 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $25.76 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 41 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $8.03 per fill, versus $5.92 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 35 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $17.74 per fill, versus $17.71 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
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Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 35 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $7.30 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 31 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $18.17 per fill, versus $21.02 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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 31 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $10.78 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 30 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.34 per fill, versus $10.74 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 26 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $444.46 per fill, versus $835.47 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 relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $14.08 per fill, versus $21.45 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $9.16 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 21 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $34.04 per fill, versus $16.95 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 anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 21 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $13.94 per fill, versus $13.53 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 19 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $458.41 per fill, versus $898.18 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 18 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $18.83 per fill, versus $34.77 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.32 per fill, versus $14.12 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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 18 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $21.35 per fill, versus $11.55 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 to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 17 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $21.00 per fill, versus $21.67 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 16 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $22.85 per fill, versus $22.49 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $10.95 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 15 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.49 per fill, versus $19.47 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 15 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 66% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $17.30 per fill, versus $16.22 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 15 prescriptions for Nyamyc, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $27.20 per fill, versus $36.40 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $4.07 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $21.70 per fill, versus $13.02 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 14 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $8.90 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 14 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $40.98 per fill, versus $40.59 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 used to treat anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 14 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $6.60 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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.63 per fill, versus $7.15 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 North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 14 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $18.14 per fill, versus $11.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 13 prescriptions for Autoshield Duo Pen Needle, about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $90.75 per fill, versus $97.73 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.57 per fill, versus $7.93 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 13 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $97.04 per fill, versus $55.54 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 12 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $14.97 per fill, versus $12.39 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 12 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $26.01 per fill, versus $19.94 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.47 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 11 prescriptions for Fiasp Flextouch, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $133.18 per fill, versus $724.59 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 product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 11 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $26.45 per fill, versus $28.79 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Katherine Mitzel wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $23.80 per fill, versus $60.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Katherine Mitzel’s prescriptions
What does Katherine Mitzel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Katherine Mitzel's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (77), Oxycodone Hcl (74) and Pantoprazole Sodium (61).
How does Katherine Mitzel's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 46 medications with a state comparison, Katherine Mitzel prescribes 5 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 41 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Katherine Mitzel 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 North Carolina 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.
