LORI WHEELER R.N.
Prescription History 1417483439
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Jacksonville, NC
What does Lori Wheeler prescribe?
In 2024, Lori Wheeler wrote 1,603 Medicare prescriptions for 45 medications. The most prescribed was Alprazolam, with 110 prescriptions for 44 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 Lori Wheeler prescribes.
Medications 45 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 110 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $5.23 per fill, versus $4.85 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 anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 102 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.12 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 79 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.35 per fill, versus $8.09 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 72 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.49 per fill, versus $16.58 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
Lori Wheeler wrote 60 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $6.00 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 56 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.11 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 54 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $13.16 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
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
Lori Wheeler wrote 53 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $3.82 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 50 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $33.93 per fill, versus $43.12 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 anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 50 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.85 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 47 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $46.53 per fill, versus $32.79 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 depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 46 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $24.62 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 45 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $17.32 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 45 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.19 per fill, versus $17.12 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 44 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $10.01 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 North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 38 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 80% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $14.18 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 38 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 76% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $6.29 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 37 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $20.88 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 to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 36 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $24.96 per fill, versus $50.76 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
Lori Wheeler wrote 36 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $36.94 per fill, versus $38.50 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.57 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 35 prescriptions for Topiramate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.85 per fill, versus $10.16 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 34 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $43.82 per fill, versus $48.70 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
Lori Wheeler wrote 26 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $10.58 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
Lori Wheeler wrote 25 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $38.30 per fill, versus $18.48 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 25 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $14.85 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 bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 25 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,456.61 per fill, versus $1,506.10 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 24 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.71 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 23 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 84% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $189.06 per fill, versus $155.06 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $25.98 per fill, versus $55.30 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 19 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.64 per fill, versus $21.80 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, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 18 prescriptions for Caplyta, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,908.42 per fill, versus $1,739.05 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 18 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.96 per fill, versus $6.30 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 18 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $62.13 per fill, versus $53.67 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 18 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $341.94 per fill, versus $146.25 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 18 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $17.39 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 18 prescriptions for Rexulti, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,473.73 per fill, versus $1,523.64 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 North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 17 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $19.01 per fill, versus $15.57 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $18.41 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.69 per fill, versus $13.93 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 14 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.49 per fill, versus $13.79 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, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 12 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3,471.14 per fill, versus $3,045.26 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 depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 12 prescriptions for Trintellix, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $646.86 per fill, versus $603.53 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 11 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $13.19 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Lori Wheeler wrote 11 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.17 per fill, versus $12.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Lori Wheeler’s prescriptions
What does Lori Wheeler prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lori Wheeler's most prescribed medications were Alprazolam (110), Buspirone Hcl (102) and Clonazepam (79).
How does Lori Wheeler's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 45 medications with a state comparison, Lori Wheeler prescribes 9 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 18 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Lori Wheeler 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.
