DR. ANITA RENEE VANDER HEYDEN MD
Prescription History 1366431546
Emergency Medicine in Ft Lauderdale, FL
What does Dr. Vander Heyden prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Vander Heyden wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for 2 medications. The most prescribed was Ibuprofen, with 16 prescriptions for 16 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 Dr. Vander Heyden prescribes.
Medications 2 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Vander Heyden wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.08 per fill, versus $6.63 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Vander Heyden wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.19 per fill, versus $4.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Vander Heyden’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Vander Heyden prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vander Heyden's most prescribed medications were Ibuprofen (16) and Prednisone (12).
How does Dr. Vander Heyden's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 2 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Vander Heyden prescribes 2 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Vander Heyden 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 Florida 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.
