LINDA GAIL CARTER AGNP-C
Prescription History 1760908321
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Grenada, MS
What does Linda Carter prescribe?
In 2024, Linda Carter wrote 1,373 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Meloxicam, with 225 prescriptions for 85 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 Linda Carter prescribes.
Medications 21 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 Mississippi prescribers.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 225 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $3.58 per fill, versus $3.73 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 221 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $12.25 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 129 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $15.96 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 117 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $8.61 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 91 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $2.03 per fill, versus $5.29 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 Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 84 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1.98 per fill, versus $6.37 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 77 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 68% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $25.61 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 76 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $21.07 per fill, versus $19.72 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 61 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $7.54 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 43 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 88% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $12.89 per fill, versus $19.51 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
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 Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 43 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 80% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.74 per fill, versus $3.46 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 Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 34 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $10.09 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 30 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 68% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $21.34 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 26 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2.72 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 24 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 64% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.39 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 depression.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 20 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $3.63 per fill, versus $7.66 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 18 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $7.85 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 39% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.19 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 15 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $4.05 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 13 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.77 per fill, versus $7.14 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Linda Carter wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $17.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Linda Carter’s prescriptions
What does Linda Carter prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Linda Carter's most prescribed medications were Meloxicam (225), Gabapentin (221) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (129).
How does Linda Carter's prescribing compare with other Mississippi prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Linda Carter prescribes 7 more often than the typical Mississippi prescriber, 5 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Linda Carter 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 Mississippi 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.
