MRS. CARLYE MORGAN TOWNSEND PA-C
Prescription History 1659966521
Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Active since March 03, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
1801 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 282-2423 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2022, Mar 3, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MRS. CARLYE MORGAN TOWNSEND PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Our medical registry currently tracks 12 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 376 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 94 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.

12
Medications
376
Total Claims
393
30-Day Fills
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Most Prescribed · 94 claims
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12 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by MRS. CARLYE MORGAN TOWNSEND PA-C in 2023, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and IA state comparisons
Medication Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill Vs. Other IA PrescribersVs. IA Avg

About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

In 2023, this provider wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $11.13 per fill, versus $21.05 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
94
IA average
62.0

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.13
IA average
$21.05

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

94
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
661
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $2.66 per fill, versus $7.80 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
53
IA average
30.0

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2.66
IA average
$7.80

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

53
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
73
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾

It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $15.71 per fill, versus $51.48 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
51
IA average
32.0

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.71
IA average
$51.48

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

53
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,504
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $6.86 per fill, versus $20.08 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
48
IA average
36.0

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$6.86
IA average
$20.08

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

48
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
309
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾

When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about the same volume as the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7.27 per fill, versus $10.53 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
25
IA average
24.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.27
IA average
$10.53

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

25
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
525
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $27.51 per fill, versus $26.13 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
19
IA average
33.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$27.51
IA average
$26.13

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

19
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
153
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $0.92 per fill, versus $3.00 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
17
IA average
37.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$0.92
IA average
$3.00

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

17
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
17
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $1.21 per fill, versus $5.77 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
16
IA average
50.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1.21
IA average
$5.77

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

31
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
930
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $7.67 per fill, versus $26.07 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
IA average
93.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.67
IA average
$26.07

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

14
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
420
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $8.64 per fill, versus $27.22 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
IA average
32.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$8.64
IA average
$27.22

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

14
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
87
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾

This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $6.77 per fill, versus $45.16 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
IA average
36.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$6.77
IA average
$45.16

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

13
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
101
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 60% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $3.37 per fill, versus $7.61 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
IA average
20.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$3.37
IA average
$7.61

This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication.

12
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
30
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023
No medications match the current filters.
= the 5 medications this provider prescribes most. More than typical Typical Less than typical= prescription volume vs the average IA prescriber of the same medication; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the IA average cost per fill.

About this data. The prescription history for MRS. CARLYE MORGAN TOWNSEND PA-C 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 Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Des Moines, IA 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 IA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.