DR. HEIDI M PATTAROZZI ACNS-BC, PMHNP-BC
Prescription History 1649528621
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Las Cruces, NM
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. HEIDI M PATTAROZZI ACNS-BC, PMHNP-BC, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Las Cruces, NM. Our medical registry currently tracks 36 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,065 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Benztropine Mesylate, which accounts for 64 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NM PrescribersVs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benztropine Mesylate | 64 | $12.35▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine. In 2023, this provider wrote 64 Medicare prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $12.35 per fill, versus $14.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,853 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 63 | $25.13▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $25.13 per fill, versus $28.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 75.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,159 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 56 | $22.73 | ▲ More than typical |
About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $22.73 per fill, versus $21.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,987 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 55 | $16.73 | ≈ Typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $16.73 per fill, versus $14.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,742 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 51 | $14.75 | ≈ Typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $14.75 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prazosin Hcl | 49 | $29.15▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Prazosin Hcl: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $29.15 per fill, versus $44.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VraylarCariprazine Hcl | 48 | $1,366.33▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Vraylar: Cariprazine is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia). Show more ▾ Cariprazine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Vraylar, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $1,366.33 per fill, versus $1,388.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 48.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,333 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 42 | $10.34▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $10.34 per fill, versus $13.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,201 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 42 | $19.78▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾ It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $19.78 per fill, versus $39.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,760 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 39 | $18.92▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $18.92 per fill, versus $44.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,067 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 37 | $21.02▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 82% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $21.02 per fill, versus $33.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,446 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 34 | $14.06▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 74% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $14.06 per fill, versus $19.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 54.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 33 | $23.27▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 85% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $23.27 per fill, versus $130.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 901 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 32 | $51.09▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $51.09 per fill, versus $98.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 32.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 858 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Haloperidol | 31 | $39.16 | ≈ Typical |
About Haloperidol: Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Show more ▾ This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). A phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279) In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $39.16 per fill, versus $33.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,453 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 30 | $6.64▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 71% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $6.64 per fill, versus $8.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 991 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 30 | $12.96▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 75% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $12.96 per fill, versus $27.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 26 | $50.93▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 90% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $50.93 per fill, versus $81.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 30.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 901 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 25 | $6.37▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 89% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $6.37 per fill, versus $19.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 805 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CaplytaLumateperone Tosylate | 25 | $1,648.64 | ▲ More than typical |
About Caplyta: Lumateperone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ This medication helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lumateperone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Caplyta, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $1,648.64 per fill, versus $1,366.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 730 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BelsomraSuvorexant | 24 | $458.28▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Belsomra: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep and stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's rest. Suvorexant belongs to a class of drugs known as sedative-hypnotics. If your insomnia continues for longer than 7 to 10 days after starting treatment, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Belsomra, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $458.28 per fill, versus $482.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 24 | $24.59▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 62% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $24.59 per fill, versus $50.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 696 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NuedextaDextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine | 23 | $1,589.67 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nuedexta: This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (pseudobulbar affect). Show more ▾ This disorder may occur due to various conditions that affect the brain (such as stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-ALS, multiple sclerosis). This medication may help decrease sudden outbursts of uncontrollable/inappropriate laughing and/or crying. This medication is a combination of 2 ingredients: dextromethorphan and quinidine. Dextromethorphan works in the brain, though it is not known exactly how it helps treat pseudobulbar affect. Quinidine is added to this medication to increase the effect of dextromethorphan. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Nuedexta, about 61% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $1,589.67 per fill, versus $732.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 21 | $8.53▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $8.53 per fill, versus $10.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 28.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 841 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 18 | $16.57▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $16.57 per fill, versus $45.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 594 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 15 | $39.78▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $39.78 per fill, versus $42.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 15 | $8.53▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $8.53 per fill, versus $13.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 426 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Abilify MaintenaAripiprazole | 15 | $2,846.43 | ≈ Typical |
About Abilify Maintena: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Abilify Maintena, about 79% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $2,846.43 per fill, versus $2,608.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine ErLamotrigine | 14 | $178.87▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Lamotrigine Er: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine Er, about 88% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $178.87 per fill, versus $338.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 13 | $26.54 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $26.54 per fill, versus $19.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 389 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 13 | $80.44▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $80.44 per fill, versus $166.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine OdtOlanzapine | 13 | $128.41▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine Odt: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine Odt, about 68% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $128.41 per fill, versus $134.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 381 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 12 | $59.68▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 63% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $59.68 per fill, versus $83.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 11 | $11.81 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $11.81 per fill, versus $10.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 324 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| DayvigoLemborexant | 11 | $336.96 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dayvigo: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep, and help you stay asleep longer, so you can get a better night's rest. Lemborexant belongs to a class of drugs known as sedative-hypnotics. If your insomnia continues for longer than 7 to 10 days after starting treatment, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dayvigo, about 73% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $336.96 per fill, versus $335.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrintellixVortioxetine Hydrobromide | 11 | $585.05▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trintellix: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. A piperazine derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Trintellix, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $585.05 per fill, versus $594.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. HEIDI M PATTAROZZI ACNS-BC, PMHNP-BC is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Psychiatric/Mental Health prescribing approach at this Las Cruces, NM practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NM prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
