LINDA MARIE WOODFIN-HIGHTOWER FNP
Prescription History 1679501621
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Landrum, SC
What does Linda Woodfin-Hightower prescribe?
In 2024, Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 574 Medicare prescriptions for 30 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 52 prescriptions for 16 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 Linda Woodfin-Hightower prescribes.
Medications 30 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 South Carolina prescribers.
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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 52 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 28% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (187). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $10.24 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 33 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (152). Medicare paid $10.16 per fill, versus $10.28 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 32 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 28% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $12.91 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 30 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $5.78 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 30 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $2.45 per fill, versus $6.92 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 29 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $30.27 per fill, versus $12.36 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
Fenofibrate 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 26 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $11.55 per fill, versus $26.65 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 22 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 20% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $10.13 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 20 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $15.01 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 19 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $4.54 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 23% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $3.03 per fill, versus $4.02 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 depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 19 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 18 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.27 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 17 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $14.57 per fill, versus $7.64 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 anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 17 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $5.97 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 South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 15 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.74 per fill, versus $18.07 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 14 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.94 per fill, versus $44.38 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $12.36 per fill, versus $9.63 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 22% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $6.30 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 14 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $67.86 per fill, versus $16.72 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 16% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $2.40 per fill, versus $5.04 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 depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.24 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 12 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 32% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $98.81 per fill, versus $132.83 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
Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 12 prescriptions for Phenytoin, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $28.79 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $15.33 per fill, versus $24.99 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 32% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $8.08 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 11 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.01 per fill, versus $14.34 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Linda Woodfin-Hightower wrote 11 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.22 per fill, versus $13.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Linda Woodfin-Hightower’s prescriptions
What does Linda Woodfin-Hightower prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Linda Woodfin-Hightower's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (52), Levothyroxine Sodium (33) and Omeprazole (32).
How does Linda Woodfin-Hightower's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 30 medications with a state comparison, Linda Woodfin-Hightower prescribes 1 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Linda Woodfin-Hightower 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 South Carolina 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.
