CELIA VALDEZ
Prescription History 1497854921
Family Medicine in Albuquerque, NM
What does Celia Valdez prescribe?
In 2024, Celia Valdez wrote 2,066 Medicare prescriptions for 61 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 169 prescriptions for 49 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 Celia Valdez prescribes.
Medications 61 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 Mexico prescribers.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 169 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $8.73 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 New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 161 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $11.94 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 132 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $8.25 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
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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 128 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 89% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $12.64 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 108 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $16.27 per fill, versus $15.90 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 99 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $10.88 per fill, versus $11.57 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
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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 61 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $25.93 per fill, versus $31.96 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 60 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $11.49 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 49 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.60 per fill, versus $8.94 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 47 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $7.87 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 42 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $17.52 per fill, versus $17.52 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 40 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $11.42 per fill, versus $14.62 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 37 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.01 per fill, versus $5.74 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 34 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 86% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.33 per fill, versus $15.92 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 32 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 75% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.09 per fill, versus $14.63 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 32 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 68% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,108.78 per fill, versus $1,189.68 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 31 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 40% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $18.52 per fill, versus $15.65 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 29 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 79% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.21 per fill, versus $21.28 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
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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 29 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $10.08 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 a hormone.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 28 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 84% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $39.34 per fill, versus $55.64 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 27 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $33.08 per fill, versus $25.44 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 25 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 32% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 24 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.04 per fill, versus $11.67 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 24 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 63% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $29.63 per fill, versus $19.73 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 24 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $10.02 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 24 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 23 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.29 per fill, versus $10.38 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 23 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 39% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $6.23 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 23 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $17.43 per fill, versus $19.07 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 21 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.51 per fill, versus $16.19 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 New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 21 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.20 per fill, versus $11.21 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 to treat anxiety.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 20 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.93 per fill, versus $16.07 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 20 prescriptions for Januvia, about 72% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,030.29 per fill, versus $1,020.27 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 20 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.63 per fill, versus $14.77 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
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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 20 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $15.40 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 20 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $894.88 per fill, versus $1,267.49 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 19 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $30.07 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 19 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $813.41 per fill, versus $1,022.86 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 19 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.91 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 17 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 68% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $29.14 per fill, versus $16.37 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 17 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $7.44 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $28.57 per fill, versus $15.50 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 35% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $20.61 per fill, versus $18.05 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
Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 16 prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $22.08 per fill, versus $36.73 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 New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1.44 per fill, versus $8.65 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 15 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $92.75 per fill, versus $136.59 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 15 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.17 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 14 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 42% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $2.53 per fill, versus $9.68 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $15.45 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $11.78 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 14 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $10.33 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 13 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $11.20 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 13 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $27.38 per fill, versus $28.38 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
Lovastatin 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 12 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 38% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $12.43 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
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 12 prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.37 per fill, versus $19.15 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $85.81 per fill, versus $32.84 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 38% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.77 per fill, versus $22.65 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.54 per fill, versus $25.42 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 Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.62 per fill, versus $10.31 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 36% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $55.90 per fill, versus $21.73 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 New Mexico prescribers
Celia Valdez wrote 11 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 34% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $107.25 per fill, versus $52.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Celia Valdez’s prescriptions
What does Celia Valdez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Celia Valdez's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (169), Levothyroxine Sodium (161) and Amlodipine Besylate (132).
How does Celia Valdez's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 61 medications with a state comparison, Celia Valdez prescribes 3 more often than the typical New Mexico prescriber, 10 about as often and 48 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Celia Valdez 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 Mexico 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.
