HEATHER JO FORD APRN
Prescription History 1619676921
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Scottsville, KY
What does Heather Ford prescribe?
In 2024, Heather Ford wrote 149 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (amoxicillin/potassium clav), with 21 prescriptions for 21 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 Heather Ford prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Kentucky prescribers.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Heather Ford wrote 21 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 70% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $7.97 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 Kentucky prescribers
Heather Ford wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $13.22 per fill, versus $10.99 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Heather Ford wrote 21 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.11 per fill, versus $5.58 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Heather Ford wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $5.12 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Heather Ford wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 21% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $29.79 per fill, versus $30.42 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 Kentucky prescribers
Heather Ford wrote 17 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (203). Medicare paid $3.61 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Heather Ford wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 13% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $3.65 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Heather Ford wrote 16 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.41 per fill, versus $4.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Heather Ford’s prescriptions
What does Heather Ford prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Heather Ford's most prescribed medications were Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (21), Fluticasone Propionate (21) and Methylprednisolone (21).
How does Heather Ford's prescribing compare with other Kentucky prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Heather Ford prescribes 8 less often than the typical Kentucky prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Heather Ford 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 Kentucky 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.
