BOYOUNG SHIM FNP-BC
Prescription History 1447016142
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Davenport, IA
What does Boyoung Shim prescribe?
In 2024, Boyoung Shim wrote 694 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 50 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 Boyoung Shim prescribes.
Medications 27 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 Iowa prescribers.
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 Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 50 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $281.77 per fill, versus $748.24 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 48 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $6.98 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 47 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 76% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.98 per fill, versus $18.57 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 45 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.07 per fill, versus $12.11 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 Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 44 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 30% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (147). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $5.01 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 37 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 27% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (138). Medicare paid $10.51 per fill, versus $5.48 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 34 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 62% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $5.22 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 34 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 80% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $21.01 per fill, versus $27.47 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 medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 33 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $6.77 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 30 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 31% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $10.90 per fill, versus $16.77 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 28 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $7.50 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 26 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 24% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $4.50 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 24 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (225). Medicare paid $11.93 per fill, versus $8.00 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 23 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 29% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $14.19 per fill, versus $21.21 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 74% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $152.05 per fill, versus $127.13 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 Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 21 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 11% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $13.39 per fill, versus $8.33 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 17 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $64.17 per fill, versus $123.94 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 16 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 28% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $301.99 per fill, versus $892.12 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 15 prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about 65% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $23.97 per fill, versus $28.41 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 14 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $19.78 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $33.93 per fill, versus $11.69 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 Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $7.75 per fill, versus $11.13 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 Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 27% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $21.47 per fill, versus $13.74 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (138). Medicare paid $32.81 per fill, versus $12.10 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 Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 12 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 26% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $27.55 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.53 per fill, versus $17.11 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 Iowa prescribers
Boyoung Shim wrote 11 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 38% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $71.42 per fill, versus $399.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Boyoung Shim’s prescriptions
What does Boyoung Shim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Boyoung Shim's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (50), Tramadol Hcl (48) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (47).
How does Boyoung Shim's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Boyoung Shim prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Iowa prescriber and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Boyoung Shim 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 Iowa 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.
