MARK G ZIMMERSCHIED ANP
Prescription History 1790750321
Nurse Practitioner in Kansas City, MO
What does Mark Zimmerschied prescribe?
In 2024, Mark Zimmerschied wrote 537 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Carvedilol, with 81 prescriptions for 22 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 Mark Zimmerschied prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 81 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 89% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $7.11 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 Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 77 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $5.31 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 70 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $7.83 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 69 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 31% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (225). Medicare paid $3.48 per fill, versus $8.36 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 Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 47 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 37% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $10.50 per fill, versus $10.73 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 44 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 29% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $3.88 per fill, versus $5.80 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 43 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 35% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $12.09 per fill, versus $11.38 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 28 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $18.89 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 28 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 26% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $3.57 per fill, versus $4.64 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 22 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 36% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.21 per fill, versus $7.43 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $1.15 per fill, versus $3.84 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Mark Zimmerschied wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 23% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,507.15 per fill, versus $827.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Mark Zimmerschied’s prescriptions
What does Mark Zimmerschied prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Mark Zimmerschied's most prescribed medications were Carvedilol (81), Amlodipine Besylate (77) and Losartan Potassium (70).
How does Mark Zimmerschied's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Mark Zimmerschied prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Missouri prescriber and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Mark Zimmerschied 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 Missouri 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.
