KARA PFEIFFER FNP
Prescription History 1679110357
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Sacramento, CA
What does Kara Pfeiffer prescribe?
In 2024, Kara Pfeiffer wrote 294 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 40 prescriptions for 13 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 Kara Pfeiffer prescribes.
Medications 15 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 California prescribers.
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 California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 40 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $10.35 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 California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 35 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.55 per fill, versus $7.08 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
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 California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 34 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $10.47 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $22.03 per fill, versus $21.39 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 19 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.71 per fill, versus $10.03 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 California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 17 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $13.88 per fill, versus $13.30 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.07 per fill, versus $5.71 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 California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $9.26 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 California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.83 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.41 per fill, versus $8.30 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $14.23 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $14.27 per fill, versus $11.26 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2.74 per fill, versus $8.89 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 13 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $852.36 per fill, versus $933.82 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Kara Pfeiffer wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $6.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Kara Pfeiffer’s prescriptions
What does Kara Pfeiffer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kara Pfeiffer's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (40), Amlodipine Besylate (35) and Atorvastatin Calcium (34).
How does Kara Pfeiffer's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Kara Pfeiffer prescribes 15 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Kara Pfeiffer 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 California 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.
