BERNADETTE EMILY WALTERS DNP, AGCNS-BC, APRN
Prescription History 1760193544
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Las Vegas, NM
What does Bernadette Walters prescribe?
In 2024, Bernadette Walters wrote 787 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 73 prescriptions for 25 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 Bernadette Walters prescribes.
Medications 32 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 73 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $8.45 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 65 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 71% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $15.90 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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 61 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $6.22 per fill, versus $8.73 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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 58 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.95 per fill, versus $11.94 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 39 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $9.08 per fill, versus $14.62 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 32 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 69% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.45 per fill, versus $11.49 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $5.74 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 28 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $8.94 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 26 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 78% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.81 per fill, versus $30.07 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 25 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 25% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 21 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,064.80 per fill, versus $1,492.06 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 21 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $17.52 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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 20 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 36% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $41.07 per fill, versus $31.96 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 20 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $577.52 per fill, versus $1,022.86 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 21% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $11.57 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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $4.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $18.16 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $598.52 per fill, versus $964.97 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $10.31 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 16 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 41% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.47 per fill, versus $11.21 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 15 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 60% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.08 per fill, versus $15.40 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 14 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.43 per fill, versus $14.77 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.53 per fill, versus $11.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 14 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 24% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $10.93 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $8.67 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 depression.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 14 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.96 per fill, versus $10.02 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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 17% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $15.43 per fill, versus $15.65 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 13 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $15.40 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 12 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 30% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.03 per fill, versus $15.92 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 24% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $18.05 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 New Mexico prescribers
Bernadette Walters wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $6.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Bernadette Walters’s prescriptions
What does Bernadette Walters prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Bernadette Walters's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (73), Gabapentin (65) and Lisinopril (61).
How does Bernadette Walters's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Bernadette Walters prescribes 2 about as often than the typical New Mexico prescriber and 30 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Bernadette Walters 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 New Mexico 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.
