CHRISTINA COSTA APRN
Prescription History 1689340747
Nurse Practitioner - Family in East Hartford, CT
What does Christina Costa prescribe?
In 2024, Christina Costa wrote 3,080 Medicare prescriptions for 91 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 204 prescriptions for 31 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 Christina Costa prescribes.
Medications 91 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 Connecticut prescribers.
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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 204 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $5.40 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 151 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.89 per fill, versus $19.27 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 146 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $292.41 per fill, versus $932.04 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 123 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 62% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $17.18 per fill, versus $9.44 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 102 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $48.22 per fill, versus $22.96 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 90 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $7.50 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 89 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $21.61 per fill, versus $7.60 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 78 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $24.80 per fill, versus $15.64 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 77 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $6.41 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 74 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $44.81 per fill, versus $59.25 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 70 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 86% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $20.46 per fill, versus $12.85 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 69 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $14.53 per fill, versus $10.70 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 64 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $9.79 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 60 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $218.23 per fill, versus $1,012.87 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 51 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $15.22 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 49 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $17.02 per fill, versus $8.81 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 48 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $16.53 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 44 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 36% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $26.00 per fill, versus $13.21 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Fewer than five Connecticut prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 40 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.38 per fill, versus $9.34 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
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 39 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $44.28 per fill, versus $27.23 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 39 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $39.79 per fill, versus $28.16 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 36 prescriptions for Entresto, about 66% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $334.52 per fill, versus $1,137.07 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 35 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 69% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $59.77 per fill, versus $16.62 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 34 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 66% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $20.14 per fill, versus $9.70 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 34 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 64% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $22.84 per fill, versus $14.95 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 34 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $34.47 per fill, versus $14.08 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 34 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $76.72 per fill, versus $63.88 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 33 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 62% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $283.53 per fill, versus $1,144.16 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 32 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 68% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $21.16 per fill, versus $20.59 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 29 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $25.21 per fill, versus $15.74 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 29 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 60% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $7.53 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 28 prescriptions for Januvia, about 78% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $278.07 per fill, versus $1,031.92 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 28 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 78% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.54 per fill, versus $8.09 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 28 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $20.37 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 28 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $25.62 per fill, versus $14.32 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 27 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 89% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.16 per fill, versus $39.51 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 24 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 69% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $21.20 per fill, versus $28.08 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, anxiety).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 24 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $35.64 per fill, versus $23.65 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
This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 23 prescriptions for Abrysvo, about 23% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $315.04 per fill, versus $263.61 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 23 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 31% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $243.51 per fill, versus $755.98 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 23 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $135.66 per fill, versus $30.72 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 23 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.97 per fill, versus $4.39 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate, about 80% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $60.29 per fill, versus $29.75 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 21 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 65% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.38 per fill, versus $4.80 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 21 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 60% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.40 per fill, versus $7.92 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
This solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 21 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $15.83 per fill, versus $24.69 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 20 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $24.28 per fill, versus $14.85 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 20 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 73% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $92.39 per fill, versus $90.06 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 product is used to help the healing of burns and skin ulcers.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 20 prescriptions for Santyl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $385.01 per fill, versus $895.37 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 19 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 72% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $225.46 per fill, versus $354.88 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 18 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 64% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $33.61 per fill, versus $9.00 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 18 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 39% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.94 per fill, versus $11.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 18 prescriptions for Dextrose 5%-0.9% Nacl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $14.47 per fill, versus $12.85 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 18 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 25% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $15.36 per fill, versus $11.03 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $6.80 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 17 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 29% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $18.73 per fill, versus $8.95 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 dry eye disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 17 prescriptions for Xiidra, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $628.62 per fill, versus $1,250.09 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $6.65 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 16 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $570.06 per fill, versus $877.18 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 16 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 34% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $8.91 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 16 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $312.02 per fill, versus $717.71 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 15 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 15 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $146.81 per fill, versus $297.91 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.89 per fill, versus $17.65 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 15 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 31% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.62 per fill, versus $14.98 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 15 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 79% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $29.01 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 15 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $23.33 per fill, versus $9.24 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 15 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 20% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $705.67 per fill, versus $898.80 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 14 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $15.06 per fill, versus $10.69 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 14 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 28% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $215.52 per fill, versus $670.30 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 40% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $20.00 per fill, versus $51.84 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
Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 13 prescriptions for Ingrezza, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3,618.62 per fill, versus $7,290.04 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 13 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $55.71 per fill, versus $59.24 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 13 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $35.22 per fill, versus $17.37 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $22.59 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 12 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 30% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $146.90 per fill, versus $20.32 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 12 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $16.98 per fill, versus $11.86 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
Febuxostat is used to lower uric acid levels in people with gout.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 12 prescriptions for Febuxostat, about 68% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $30.03 per fill, versus $88.48 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 lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 12 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $102.48 per fill, versus $186.10 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
Lovastatin 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 Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 12 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $20.70 per fill, versus $9.33 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 36% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $20.07 per fill, versus $21.67 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 sleeplessness (insomnia).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 12 prescriptions for Ramelteon, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $102.63 per fill, versus $119.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 11 prescriptions for Autoshield Duo Pen Needle, about 32% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $104.62 per fill, versus $105.93 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 treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 11 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $43.11 per fill, versus $19.40 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 laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 11 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 38% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $15.15 per fill, versus $25.13 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 28% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $92.39 per fill, versus $125.33 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 11 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 29% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.57 per fill, versus $10.49 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 11 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 36% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $33.89 per fill, versus $100.56 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 11 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 42% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $251.65 per fill, versus $318.85 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Christina Costa wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $45.65 per fill, versus $8.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Christina Costa’s prescriptions
What does Christina Costa prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christina Costa's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (204), Mirtazapine (151) and Eliquis (146).
How does Christina Costa's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 90 medications with a state comparison, Christina Costa prescribes 8 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 19 about as often and 63 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Christina Costa 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 Connecticut 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.
