MR. RICHARD SCOTT NELSON PA-C
Prescription History 1487736708
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC
What does Richard Nelson prescribe?
In 2024, Richard Nelson wrote 889 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 184 prescriptions for 53 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 Richard Nelson prescribes.
Medications 23 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 184 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $13.28 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 152 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $16.77 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 105 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.42 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 74 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 2.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $15.88 per fill, versus $19.47 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
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Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 70 prescriptions for Linzess, about 2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $939.54 per fill, versus $783.57 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 bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 34 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $233.72 per fill, versus $415.09 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 26 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,992.72 per fill, versus $2,813.74 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
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 21 prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $145.64 per fill, versus $180.17 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 20 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.92 per fill, versus $10.74 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 a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 19 prescriptions for Budesonide Ec, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $113.92 per fill, versus $199.95 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 medication is used to treat chronic constipation.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 19 prescriptions for Motegrity, about 87% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $858.58 per fill, versus $682.25 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 19 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $7.79 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 18 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $20.69 per fill, versus $46.21 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 18 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $35.96 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 15 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $0.55 per fill, versus $7.93 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.48 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 13 prescriptions for Mesalamine Er, about 71% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $202.77 per fill, versus $223.81 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 12 prescriptions for Constulose, about 66% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $29.94 per fill, versus $23.32 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 12 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $260.57 per fill, versus $273.69 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 North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $14.40 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 11 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $107.34 per fill, versus $27.75 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 11 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $80.75 per fill, versus $40.87 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 types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Richard Nelson wrote 11 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $232.96 per fill, versus $107.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Richard Nelson’s prescriptions
What does Richard Nelson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Richard Nelson's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (184), Famotidine (152) and Pantoprazole Sodium (105).
How does Richard Nelson's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Richard Nelson prescribes 6 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 4 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Richard Nelson 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 North Carolina 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.
