ZIPPORAH WAITHAKA FNP-BC
Prescription History 1508549320
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Chelmsford, MA
What does Zipporah Waithaka prescribe?
In 2024, Zipporah Waithaka wrote 201 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 31 prescriptions for 15 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 Zipporah Waithaka prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 31 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (188). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 22 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $6.58 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 30% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $4.39 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 18 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $10.45 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
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 38% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $21.79 per fill, versus $16.98 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 33% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.64 per fill, versus $14.29 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $7.05 per fill, versus $9.67 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 13 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 38% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $7.90 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 11% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $8.13 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 13 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 13% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $21.56 per fill, versus $15.75 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 13% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $8.41 per fill, versus $11.50 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Zipporah Waithaka wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $19.33 per fill, versus $18.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Zipporah Waithaka’s prescriptions
What does Zipporah Waithaka prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Zipporah Waithaka's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (31), Alprazolam (22) and Hydrochlorothiazide (20).
How does Zipporah Waithaka's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Zipporah Waithaka prescribes 12 less often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Zipporah Waithaka 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 Massachusetts 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.
