SHEILA MARIE PUATU FNP
Prescription History 1477095149
Nurse Practitioner - Family in San Francisco, CA
What does Sheila Puatu prescribe?
In 2024, Sheila Puatu wrote 266 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Memantine Hcl, with 31 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 Sheila Puatu prescribes.
Medications 15 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 31 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $179.20 per fill, versus $29.89 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 25 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $7.89 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $15.63 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
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 California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 21 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $13.90 per fill, versus $10.47 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
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 California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 19 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $14.48 per fill, versus $28.70 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 17 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1.04 per fill, versus $9.65 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
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 California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 17 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $6.39 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 17 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $23.88 per fill, versus $24.00 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
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 California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $641.83 per fill, versus $923.33 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
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 California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $28.71 per fill, versus $15.10 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 14 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $438.99 per fill, versus $698.68 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 California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 13 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $35.97 per fill, versus $107.23 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
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 California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $23.17 per fill, versus $12.66 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 California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 12 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $17.16 per fill, versus $13.30 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 California prescribers
Sheila Puatu wrote 12 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $14.24 per fill, versus $11.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sheila Puatu’s prescriptions
What does Sheila Puatu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sheila Puatu's most prescribed medications were Memantine Hcl (31), Mupirocin (25) and Gabapentin (23).
How does Sheila Puatu's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Sheila Puatu prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sheila Puatu 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 California 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.
