MARISSA ANA GONZALEZ JAMES NP
Prescription History 1811312721
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Anchorage, AK
What does Marissa Gonzalez James prescribe?
In 2024, Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 461 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Quetiapine Fumarate, with 63 prescriptions.
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 Marissa Gonzalez James 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 Alaska prescribers.
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 Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 63 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $16.90 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 44 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 41% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.98 per fill, versus $13.32 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 31 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $9.56 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 Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 29 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $381.25 per fill, versus $1,087.50 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 28 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $14.40 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 27 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.00 per fill, versus $16.66 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 25 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.60 per fill, versus $16.37 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 36% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $2.95 per fill, versus $12.31 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 21 prescriptions for Lactulose, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $42.37 per fill, versus $20.51 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 21 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.30 per fill, versus $19.98 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 Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $10.90 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 15 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 69% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $47.23 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.02 per fill, versus $16.39 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 Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 15 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $15.51 per fill, versus $82.12 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1.81 per fill, versus $7.12 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 39% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $12.34 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 18% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1.30 per fill, versus $7.55 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 12 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.86 per fill, versus $19.02 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 26% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.87 per fill, versus $11.60 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 11 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 22% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $12.63 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Marissa Gonzalez James wrote 11 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 25% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $12.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Marissa Gonzalez James’s prescriptions
What does Marissa Gonzalez James prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Marissa Gonzalez James's most prescribed medications were Quetiapine Fumarate (63), Atorvastatin Calcium (44) and Trazodone Hcl (31).
How does Marissa Gonzalez James's prescribing compare with other Alaska prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Marissa Gonzalez James prescribes 1 more often than the typical Alaska prescriber, 3 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Marissa Gonzalez James 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 Alaska 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.
