DR. RACHEL CHRISTOPHERSON MD
Prescription History 1437726429
Family Medicine in Littleton, CO
What does Dr. Christopherson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Christopherson wrote 629 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 77 prescriptions for 26 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. Christopherson prescribes.
Medications 23 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 Colorado prescribers.
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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 77 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $10.74 per fill, versus $10.23 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 63 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 64% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $7.63 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 49 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $10.98 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 46 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $13.41 per fill, versus $9.87 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 36 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $26.87 per fill, versus $16.00 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 33 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.23 per fill, versus $20.08 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 28 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $18.82 per fill, versus $8.79 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 27 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 41% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $17.17 per fill, versus $19.34 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 27 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.65 per fill, versus $5.34 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 24 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 63% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $538.38 per fill, versus $1,010.65 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 24% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $5.24 per fill, versus $7.19 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 28% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $13.38 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 19 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $27.63 per fill, versus $29.84 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 19 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $6.72 per fill, versus $13.40 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 19 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $9.94 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.60 per fill, versus $12.33 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $11.44 per fill, versus $16.82 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $31.51 per fill, versus $11.27 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 15 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.46 per fill, versus $28.52 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 15 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 40% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.20 per fill, versus $38.05 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 15 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 39% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1.63 per fill, versus $5.27 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 22% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $559.55 per fill, versus $971.58 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 vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Christopherson wrote 11 prescriptions for Arexvy, about 12% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $147.00 per fill, versus $230.28 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. Christopherson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Christopherson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Christopherson's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (77), Lisinopril (63) and Levothyroxine Sodium (49).
How does Dr. Christopherson's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Christopherson prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Colorado prescriber and 22 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Christopherson 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 Colorado 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.
