DAWN VALADE PA
Prescription History 1467483321
Physician Assistant in Fort Collins, CO
What does Dawn Valade prescribe?
In 2024, Dawn Valade wrote 303 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 51 prescriptions for 51 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 Dawn Valade prescribes.
Medications 12 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 51 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $8.51 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
Dawn Valade wrote 46 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.59 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 38 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $10.93 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 27 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $12.25 per fill, versus $16.85 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 68% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1.84 per fill, versus $4.96 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 20 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.09 per fill, versus $10.70 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 20 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 85% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $15.70 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 20 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $21.74 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 18 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 69% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $8.11 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 16 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 60% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.37 per fill, versus $6.61 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 bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 12 prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about 10% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $10.58 per fill, versus $12.46 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dawn Valade wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 61% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $4.77 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dawn Valade’s prescriptions
What does Dawn Valade prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dawn Valade's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (51), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (46) and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (38).
How does Dawn Valade's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dawn Valade prescribes 3 more often than the typical Colorado prescriber, 3 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dawn Valade 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.
