VALERIE ANN HAMANN RPA-C
Prescription History 1770753113
Physician Assistant - Medical in Buffalo, NY
What does Valerie Hamann prescribe?
In 2024, Valerie Hamann wrote 1,392 Medicare prescriptions for 53 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 112 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 Valerie Hamann prescribes.
Medications 53 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 York 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 York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 112 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $45.05 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 77 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $12.77 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 68 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $14.21 per fill, versus $14.99 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 65 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.19 per fill, versus $7.91 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 47 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 46 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $85.09 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 44 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $25.62 per fill, versus $14.09 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 43 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $236.70 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 41 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $61.00 per fill, versus $23.60 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 36 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $6.27 per fill, versus $13.15 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 36 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.90 per fill, versus $17.32 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
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 New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 34 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $471.39 per fill, versus $874.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 31 prescriptions for Autoshield Duo Pen Needle, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $75.79 per fill, versus $92.85 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
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 York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 31 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 31 prescriptions for Insulin Glargine-Yfgn, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $56.23 per fill, versus $55.95 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 York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 30 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $8.37 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 28 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $47.40 per fill, versus $12.21 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 27 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $65.53 per fill, versus $16.33 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 26 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $67.16 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 25 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $41.01 per fill, versus $117.03 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 25 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $107.82 per fill, versus $180.90 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
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 New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 22 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $22.52 per fill, versus $13.04 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 medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 22 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $22.91 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 21 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $21.49 per fill, versus $9.47 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 21 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.40 per fill, versus $15.17 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 21 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $21.62 per fill, versus $9.55 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 York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $25.40 per fill, versus $10.86 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
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 York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $27.91 per fill, versus $12.76 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 York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 17 prescriptions for Dapagliflozin, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $197.75 per fill, versus $538.85 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $15.52 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
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 New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $25.76 per fill, versus $10.34 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $15.67 per fill, versus $20.88 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 16 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $69.57 per fill, versus $167.96 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $30.62 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 15 prescriptions for Digoxin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.46 per fill, versus $23.71 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 medication is used to treat certain parasitic roundworm infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 15 prescriptions for Ivermectin, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $19.20 per fill, versus $180.35 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $16.86 per fill, versus $6.94 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
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 York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $0.91 per fill, versus $4.12 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
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 York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $32.37 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 14 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $18.63 per fill, versus $11.69 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 used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 14 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $161.81 per fill, versus $31.16 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 13 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $299.97 per fill, versus $39.34 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $16.17 per fill, versus $10.10 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
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 New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $58.05 per fill, versus $14.37 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 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 York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $20.04 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $52.67 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 12 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $48.51 per fill, versus $9.83 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 Parkinson's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 12 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $32.98 per fill, versus $16.15 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $56.92 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 11 prescriptions for Januvia, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $281.53 per fill, versus $893.24 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 11 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $73.93 per fill, versus $31.52 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 11 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.36 per fill, versus $22.65 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Valerie Hamann wrote 11 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 20% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $56.45 per fill, versus $13.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Valerie Hamann’s prescriptions
What does Valerie Hamann prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Valerie Hamann's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (112), Gabapentin (77) and Metoprolol Succinate (68).
How does Valerie Hamann's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 53 medications with a state comparison, Valerie Hamann prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 6 about as often and 46 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Valerie Hamann 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 York 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.
