LAURA MADU DNP PMHNP-BC ,FNP-BC
Prescription History 1528337607
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Houston, TX
What does Laura Madu prescribe?
In 2024, Laura Madu wrote 289 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 47 prescriptions.
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 Laura Madu prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 47 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $2.24 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 35 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $12.31 per fill, versus $12.94 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
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 Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 32 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.84 per fill, versus $18.12 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
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 Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 28 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $9.11 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 Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 20 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $14.51 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 Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 20 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $13.92 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 15 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $99.85 per fill, versus $59.96 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $17.41 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 15 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $22.50 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $10.58 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $131.51 per fill, versus $59.44 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 medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $12.29 per fill, versus $37.30 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 32% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.82 per fill, versus $53.10 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, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Laura Madu wrote 11 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $27.22 per fill, versus $29.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Laura Madu’s prescriptions
What does Laura Madu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Laura Madu's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (47), Benztropine Mesylate (35) and Quetiapine Fumarate (32).
How does Laura Madu's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Laura Madu prescribes 14 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Laura Madu 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 Texas 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.
