MATTHEW OLSEN PA-C
Prescription History 1710698725
Physician Assistant in Casa Grande, AZ
What does Matthew Olsen prescribe?
In 2024, Matthew Olsen wrote 3,191 Medicare prescriptions for 82 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 218 prescriptions for 95 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 Matthew Olsen prescribes.
Medications 82 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 Arizona 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 218 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 173 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $5.50 per fill, versus $6.45 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 161 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $7.16 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 159 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $9.85 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 121 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $8.14 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 113 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 96 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $28.00 per fill, versus $28.74 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 87 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $16.00 per fill, versus $13.58 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 85 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $26.76 per fill, versus $17.96 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 83 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $20.31 per fill, versus $15.49 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
Simvastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 79 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $8.50 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 77 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $9.79 per fill, versus $13.27 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 63 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $4.68 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 62 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $10.26 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 58 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $7.42 per fill, versus $14.31 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 56 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $9.06 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 53 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 85% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $5.35 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 53 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $18.80 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 50 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.19 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 treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 45 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $16.66 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 40 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 80% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,238.51 per fill, versus $1,315.99 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 39 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.72 per fill, versus $11.79 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 38 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.93 per fill, versus $11.30 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 38 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.95 per fill, versus $19.97 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 37 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $26.81 per fill, versus $26.66 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 35 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 78% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $2.91 per fill, versus $3.99 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 32 prescriptions for Glipizide, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 32 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.47 per fill, versus $9.94 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 30 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $12.37 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 30 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 72% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.69 per fill, versus $4.37 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $6.97 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
Pravastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 30 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.22 per fill, versus $13.08 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 29 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $7.26 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 29 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $15.23 per fill, versus $9.99 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 28 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $9.88 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 28 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 68% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,091.17 per fill, versus $1,142.27 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 27 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 63% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.09 per fill, versus $4.89 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 27 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,263.30 per fill, versus $1,048.21 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 27 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.70 per fill, versus $12.09 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 27 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.26 per fill, versus $16.21 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 62% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $16.50 per fill, versus $18.03 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 25 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.66 per fill, versus $7.86 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 24 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 78% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $21.48 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 22 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $19.47 per fill, versus $16.40 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 22 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $8.74 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 22 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 73% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $8.35 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 21 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 80% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $17.00 per fill, versus $24.11 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 35% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.99 per fill, versus $9.25 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 20 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,566.51 per fill, versus $1,289.09 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 to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 19 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.25 per fill, versus $9.97 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 19 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 86% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $12.85 per fill, versus $37.77 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 18 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.55 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 18 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $121.11 per fill, versus $135.66 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 18 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1.48 per fill, versus $6.82 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 17 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $20.89 per fill, versus $28.84 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 17 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $8.07 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 17 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $35.88 per fill, versus $65.07 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 16 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.49 per fill, versus $5.15 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 15 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 75% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $20.80 per fill, versus $33.74 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 15 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $39.35 per fill, versus $19.88 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 15 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $14.39 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 certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $3.39 per fill, versus $8.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 15 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $126.03 per fill, versus $101.59 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.40 per fill, versus $10.32 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 14 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $22.42 per fill, versus $13.72 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 14 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.35 per fill, versus $19.22 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 13 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.09 per fill, versus $19.21 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 13 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 27% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $25.19 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.78 per fill, versus $13.94 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $6.85 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,284.69 per fill, versus $1,057.99 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $6.98 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.32 per fill, versus $16.79 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $16.20 per fill, versus $16.68 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 28% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $15.74 per fill, versus $28.12 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,110.77 per fill, versus $1,104.34 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.37 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 11 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $171.57 per fill, versus $458.04 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 11 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 16% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $0.75 per fill, versus $33.48 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 11 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $27.85 per fill, versus $18.32 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 39% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.93 per fill, versus $23.16 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 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 Arizona prescribers
Matthew Olsen wrote 11 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $95.10 per fill, versus $136.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Matthew Olsen’s prescriptions
What does Matthew Olsen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Matthew Olsen's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (218), Amlodipine Besylate (173) and Lisinopril (161).
How does Matthew Olsen's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 82 medications with a state comparison, Matthew Olsen prescribes 7 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 24 about as often and 51 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Matthew Olsen 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 Arizona 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.
