CATHERINE WEST CRNP
Prescription History 1548038656
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Philadelphia, PA
What does Catherine West prescribe?
In 2024, Catherine West wrote 409 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 107 prescriptions for 40 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 Catherine West prescribes.
Medications 18 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 107 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $23.33 per fill, versus $13.95 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 35 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $13.68 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
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 29 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $22.96 per fill, versus $22.54 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
This solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 26 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $15.47 per fill, versus $19.12 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 23 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $935.90 per fill, versus $796.82 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $17.98 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxycontin, about 69% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,103.10 per fill, versus $812.39 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 19 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $46.59 per fill, versus $31.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 17 prescriptions for Magnesium Sulfate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $20.11 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 14 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about 74% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $12.29 per fill, versus $22.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 14 prescriptions for Lactated Ringers, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.66 per fill, versus $29.57 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 14 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,198.80 per fill, versus $843.01 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 13 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.04 per fill, versus $7.42 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 13 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 19% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $51.17 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 12 prescriptions for Loperamide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $19.17 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 11 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $38.95 per fill, versus $16.58 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 by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 31% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $31.86 per fill, versus $22.42 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 certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Catherine West wrote 11 prescriptions for Letrozole, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $27.53 per fill, versus $21.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Catherine West’s prescriptions
What does Catherine West prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Catherine West's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (107), Ondansetron Hcl (35) and Anastrozole (29).
How does Catherine West's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Catherine West prescribes 1 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 2 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Catherine West 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 Pennsylvania 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.
