DESTE D BAPTISTE DNP FNP-C
Prescription History 1639638125
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Kansas City, KS
What does Deste Baptiste prescribe?
In 2024, Deste Baptiste wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 23 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 Deste Baptiste 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 Kansas prescribers.
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 Kansas prescribers
Deste Baptiste wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $29.16 per fill, versus $27.47 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
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 Kansas prescribers
Deste Baptiste wrote 19 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (207). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $7.78 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Deste Baptiste wrote 15 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 11% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.68 per fill, versus $5.08 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 Kansas prescribers
Deste Baptiste wrote 13 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 7% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $8.47 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Deste Baptiste wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 11% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $15.13 per fill, versus $15.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Deste Baptiste’s prescriptions
What does Deste Baptiste prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Deste Baptiste's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (23), Atorvastatin Calcium (19) and Amlodipine Besylate (15).
How does Deste Baptiste's prescribing compare with other Kansas prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Deste Baptiste prescribes 5 less often than the typical Kansas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Deste Baptiste 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 Kansas 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.
