CHRISTINE MARIE FRANKE MS APRN BC
Prescription History 1487621637
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Greenport, NY
What does Christine Franke prescribe?
In 2024, Christine Franke wrote 811 Medicare prescriptions for 35 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 67 prescriptions for 27 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 Christine Franke prescribes.
Medications 35 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 67 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $16.32 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 55 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $14.04 per fill, versus $11.79 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 47 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $10.46 per fill, versus $10.41 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 35 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $8.54 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
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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 34 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $1,051.28 per fill, versus $874.81 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 34 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $17.71 per fill, versus $14.99 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 29 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $6.31 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 29 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.42 per fill, versus $15.52 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 28 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $18.42 per fill, versus $10.03 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $10.93 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Rosuvastatin 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 27 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $14.31 per fill, versus $14.37 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 26 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $18.98 per fill, versus $9.83 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 23 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.71 per fill, versus $10.95 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
Simvastatin 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 23 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $8.04 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 21 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.08 per fill, versus $19.18 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
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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 20 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $37.32 per fill, versus $33.48 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 20 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $4.76 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 20 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $10.93 per fill, versus $11.48 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 19 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $11.93 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 17 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $19.86 per fill, versus $13.56 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
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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 17 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $12.44 per fill, versus $13.04 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 17 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $12.77 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.71 per fill, versus $4.36 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $16.35 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Pravastatin 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 16 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $14.44 per fill, versus $13.78 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 16 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $18.79 per fill, versus $16.33 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $7.09 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 15 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $23.19 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 12 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $7.95 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $6.87 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 12 prescriptions for Prevalite, about 87% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $57.67 per fill, versus $71.54 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $36.27 per fill, versus $14.09 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 New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $4.82 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 11 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.36 per fill, versus $13.78 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Christine Franke wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.22 per fill, versus $5.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Christine Franke’s prescriptions
What does Christine Franke prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christine Franke's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (67), Pantoprazole Sodium (55) and Atorvastatin Calcium (47).
How does Christine Franke's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 35 medications with a state comparison, Christine Franke prescribes 2 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 33 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Christine Franke 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 New York 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.
