DANA ANDERSON FNP-BC
Prescription History 1750151742
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Redding, CA
What does Dana Anderson prescribe?
In 2024, Dana Anderson wrote 655 Medicare prescriptions for 37 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 45 prescriptions for 42 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 Dana Anderson prescribes.
Medications 37 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other California prescribers.
What it is used for
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 California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 45 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $5.64 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 37 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $8.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 32 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $19.88 per fill, versus $10.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 30 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $13.03 per fill, versus $9.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 28 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $16.13 per fill, versus $15.02 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $19.26 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $7.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 22 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.98 per fill, versus $4.49 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 20 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $25.77 per fill, versus $15.63 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
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 California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 19 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $23.01 per fill, versus $28.70 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 19 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.76 per fill, versus $7.09 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 17 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $26.29 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 17 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.82 per fill, versus $8.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 17 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $4.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 16 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $11.14 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $17.15 per fill, versus $10.59 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 16 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $11.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.26 per fill, versus $4.15 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 15 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.45 per fill, versus $107.23 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $19.78 per fill, versus $13.87 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $5.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 14 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $42.82 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 14 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $1.78 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
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Olmesartan, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $76.25 per fill, versus $49.06 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $9.18 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
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 California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $787.91 per fill, versus $923.33 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $16.61 per fill, versus $21.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 13 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 13 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.92 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 13 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $27.99 per fill, versus $18.88 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 12 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $0.52 per fill, versus $8.24 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
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 California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 12 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.46 per fill, versus $10.38 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.24 per fill, versus $6.24 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 11 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $27.85 per fill, versus $32.27 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
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 California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $15.10 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 9% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $14.81 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dana Anderson wrote 11 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.79 per fill, versus $13.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dana Anderson’s prescriptions
What does Dana Anderson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dana Anderson's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (45), Lisinopril (37) and Atorvastatin Calcium (32).
How does Dana Anderson's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 37 medications with a state comparison, Dana Anderson prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 36 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dana Anderson prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the California prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
