CARRIE THOMPSON
Prescription History 1619678521
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Albuquerque, NM
What does Carrie Thompson prescribe?
In 2024, Carrie Thompson wrote 555 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 53 prescriptions for 17 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 Carrie Thompson prescribes.
Medications 25 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 New Mexico prescribers.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 53 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $6.23 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 48 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $20.20 per fill, versus $15.90 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 42 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $9.64 per fill, versus $11.94 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 41 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $44.56 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 34 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 35% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $30.20 per fill, versus $11.57 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 28 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $51.95 per fill, versus $25.44 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 23 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 38% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $550.66 per fill, versus $898.78 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 relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 37% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $17.00 per fill, versus $20.21 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 depression.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 21 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $17.52 per fill, versus $10.02 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 19 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 40% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.35 per fill, versus $16.19 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 New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $19.29 per fill, versus $8.94 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $121.08 per fill, versus $14.77 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 New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 19 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $54.08 per fill, versus $21.13 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 New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 18 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $28.16 per fill, versus $16.07 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 17% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $20.95 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 30% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $32.49 per fill, versus $10.38 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 15 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $72.04 per fill, versus $17.53 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 New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 32% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $12.68 per fill, versus $7.87 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 13 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $37.24 per fill, versus $11.20 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 13 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 40% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $21.04 per fill, versus $13.99 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 11% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $15.67 per fill, versus $8.73 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 New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 13 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 26% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.26 per fill, versus $19.07 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 12 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 36% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $54.82 per fill, versus $30.07 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 33% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $70.88 per fill, versus $136.59 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 New Mexico prescribers
Carrie Thompson wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.81 per fill, versus $8.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Carrie Thompson’s prescriptions
What does Carrie Thompson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Carrie Thompson's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (53), Gabapentin (48) and Levothyroxine Sodium (42).
How does Carrie Thompson's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Carrie Thompson prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New Mexico prescriber and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Carrie Thompson 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 New Mexico 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.
