ADELIA LEE BIRDWELL PA-C
Prescription History 1750145330
Physician Assistant in Lebanon, TN
What does Adelia Birdwell prescribe?
In 2024, Adelia Birdwell wrote 131 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 27 prescriptions for 26 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 Adelia Birdwell prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Tennessee prescribers.
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 Tennessee prescribers
Adelia Birdwell wrote 27 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $0.55 per fill, versus $4.53 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Adelia Birdwell wrote 22 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 72% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.30 per fill, versus $10.81 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Adelia Birdwell wrote 22 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $6.01 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Adelia Birdwell wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $11.43 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Adelia Birdwell wrote 12 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 37% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.17 per fill, versus $16.32 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Adelia Birdwell wrote 11 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $10.30 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Adelia Birdwell wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 19% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $14.80 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Adelia Birdwell wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $129.95 per fill, versus $52.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Adelia Birdwell’s prescriptions
What does Adelia Birdwell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Adelia Birdwell's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (27), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (22) and Azithromycin (22).
How does Adelia Birdwell's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Adelia Birdwell prescribes 8 less often than the typical Tennessee prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Adelia Birdwell 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 Tennessee 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.
