DR. LAURIE JO SPARR DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Prescription History 1447766621
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Granite City, IL
What does Dr. Sparr prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sparr wrote 1,453 Medicare prescriptions for 39 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 133 prescriptions for 18 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. Sparr prescribes.
Medications 39 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 133 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.40 per fill, versus $8.47 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 90 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $15.25 per fill, versus $17.32 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 82 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $14.66 per fill, versus $20.86 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 75 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $20.39 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 73 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $22.01 per fill, versus $13.10 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 63 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,370.25 per fill, versus $1,476.32 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 59 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.63 per fill, versus $23.87 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 58 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $25.59 per fill, versus $74.72 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 46 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $6.93 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.78 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 46 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 87% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $18.12 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 43 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.48 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 41 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $19.33 per fill, versus $21.99 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 39 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $23.72 per fill, versus $18.92 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 38 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.05 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 37 prescriptions for Austedo, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5,821.50 per fill, versus $6,390.20 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 disorders).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 35 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 72% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $20.19 per fill, versus $26.56 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 33 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $104.99 per fill, versus $194.18 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 32 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $20.97 per fill, versus $17.54 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 30 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $11.73 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 28 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $7.48 per fill, versus $12.18 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 27 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 78% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $24.01 per fill, versus $53.96 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 26 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $88.42 per fill, versus $57.93 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 a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 24 prescriptions for Abilify Maintena, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $3,008.69 per fill, versus $2,741.12 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 depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 24 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $6.81 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 23 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.93 per fill, versus $7.29 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 22 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 32% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $45.31 per fill, versus $69.10 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 21 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $51.09 per fill, versus $59.85 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 schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 19 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3,019.89 per fill, versus $2,948.21 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
Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 17 prescriptions for Atomoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $54.39 per fill, versus $107.89 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 17 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $14.90 per fill, versus $17.70 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $15.10 per fill, versus $15.83 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 14 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $168.05 per fill, versus $307.16 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 alone or with other medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $29.48 per fill, versus $39.24 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
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 13 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about 72% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $18.47 per fill, versus $28.28 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $29.07 per fill, versus $36.41 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 13 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.34 per fill, versus $6.59 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $26.00 per fill, versus $68.87 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Sparr wrote 12 prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $68.84 per fill, versus $71.62 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. Sparr’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sparr prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sparr's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (133), Quetiapine Fumarate (90) and Olanzapine (82).
How does Dr. Sparr's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sparr prescribes 13 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber, 9 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sparr 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 Illinois 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.
