FRANCES MICHELLE RIDLEY
Prescription History 1619709672
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Chattanooga, TN
What does Frances Ridley prescribe?
In 2024, Frances Ridley wrote 358 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 45 prescriptions for 37 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 Frances Ridley prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Tennessee prescribers.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 45 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 36% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $4.69 per fill, versus $5.99 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 38 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (172). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $8.49 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 Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 37 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 20% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $17.53 per fill, versus $10.30 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 Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 33 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 28% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $18.70 per fill, versus $13.46 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 23 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $13.50 per fill, versus $12.52 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 Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (149). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $5.21 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 18 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $11.63 per fill, versus $12.39 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 13% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $10.09 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 Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 15 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 18% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $15.76 per fill, versus $17.21 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 24% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $14.80 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 16% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $2.53 per fill, versus $3.96 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 12% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $13.51 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 12 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 36% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,233.15 per fill, versus $1,232.15 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 Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 15% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $47.89 per fill, versus $27.69 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 16% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.01 per fill, versus $10.22 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 11% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $4.66 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 34% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.99 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 11% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $12.17 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Frances Ridley wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 21% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.32 per fill, versus $5.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Frances Ridley’s prescriptions
What does Frances Ridley prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Frances Ridley's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (45), Levothyroxine Sodium (38) and Atorvastatin Calcium (37).
How does Frances Ridley's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Frances Ridley prescribes 19 less often than the typical Tennessee prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Frances Ridley 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 Tennessee 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.
