LAURA BARBER AGNP
Prescription History 1417618273
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Jackson, GA
What does Laura Barber prescribe?
In 2024, Laura Barber wrote 158 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 25 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 Laura Barber prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Georgia prescribers.
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 Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 23% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $24.95 per fill, versus $11.86 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 21 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $25.81 per fill, versus $8.21 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 15 prescriptions for Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, about 41% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $52.76 per fill, versus $30.04 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 14 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 19% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $13.05 per fill, versus $9.62 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 Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 13 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 22% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $12.72 per fill, versus $10.77 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 13 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 8% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $16.23 per fill, versus $9.49 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 used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 13 prescriptions for Ramelteon, about 71% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $186.49 per fill, versus $102.93 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 12% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $4.36 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 Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 10% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $13.60 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 28% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.87 per fill, versus $126.38 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 Georgia prescribers
Laura Barber wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 13% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $14.38 per fill, versus $15.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Laura Barber’s prescriptions
What does Laura Barber prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Laura Barber's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (25), Atorvastatin Calcium (21) and Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (15).
How does Laura Barber's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Laura Barber prescribes 11 less often than the typical Georgia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Laura Barber 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 Georgia 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.
