CHRISTOPHER JOHN SIPALA CRNP
Prescription History 1487071049
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Philadelphia, PA
What does Christopher Sipala prescribe?
In 2024, Christopher Sipala wrote 468 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 92 prescriptions for 40 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 Christopher Sipala prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 92 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $16.35 per fill, versus $15.71 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 89 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 85% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $1,022.80 per fill, versus $796.82 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 73 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $24.74 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 used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 62 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $59.56 per fill, versus $43.77 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 25 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,453.72 per fill, versus $843.01 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $3.02 per fill, versus $6.63 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 22 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $12.25 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $4.70 per fill, versus $4.95 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 treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 17 prescriptions for Entresto, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $903.55 per fill, versus $966.66 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 19% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $14.45 per fill, versus $9.50 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 11 prescriptions for Dofetilide, about 30% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $105.77 per fill, versus $232.12 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.17 per fill, versus $7.17 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 serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Christopher Sipala wrote 11 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.71 per fill, versus $20.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Christopher Sipala’s prescriptions
What does Christopher Sipala prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Sipala's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (92), Eliquis (89) and Amiodarone Hcl (73).
How does Christopher Sipala's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Christopher Sipala prescribes 2 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 1 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Christopher Sipala 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 Pennsylvania 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.
