CYNTHIA JOANNE BENEDICKTUS
Prescription History 1558077263
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Irvine, CA
What does Cynthia Benedicktus prescribe?
In 2024, Cynthia Benedicktus wrote 200 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Clopidogrel (clopidogrel bisulfate), with 128 prescriptions for 80 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 Cynthia Benedicktus prescribes.
Medications 5 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Cynthia Benedicktus wrote 128 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.50 per fill, versus $12.42 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
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 California prescribers
Cynthia Benedicktus wrote 33 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $5.91 per fill, versus $10.47 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Cynthia Benedicktus wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.67 per fill, versus $7.82 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Cynthia Benedicktus wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $13.87 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Cynthia Benedicktus wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1.90 per fill, versus $7.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Cynthia Benedicktus’s prescriptions
What does Cynthia Benedicktus prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Cynthia Benedicktus's most prescribed medications were Clopidogrel (128), Atorvastatin Calcium (33) and Metoprolol Tartrate (16).
How does Cynthia Benedicktus's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Cynthia Benedicktus prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Cynthia Benedicktus 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 California 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.
