MRS. LIZBETH VIOLETA CASTRO NP
Prescription History 1609272152
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in El Paso, TX
What does Lizbeth Castro prescribe?
In 2024, Lizbeth Castro wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 19 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 Lizbeth Castro prescribes.
Medications 3 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Lizbeth Castro wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $5.33 per fill, versus $9.74 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Lizbeth Castro wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $3.12 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Lizbeth Castro wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $7.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Lizbeth Castro’s prescriptions
What does Lizbeth Castro prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lizbeth Castro's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (19), Amlodipine Besylate (13) and Metformin Hcl (11).
How does Lizbeth Castro's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Lizbeth Castro prescribes 3 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Lizbeth Castro 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.
