KRISTA ELIZABETH NUESSLE PA-C
Prescription History 1831384585
Physician Assistant in Saint Paul, MN
What does Krista Nuessle prescribe?
In 2024, Krista Nuessle wrote 87 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Lantus Solostar (insulin glargine,hum.rec.anlog), with 22 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 Krista Nuessle prescribes.
Medications 6 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 Minnesota prescribers.
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 Minnesota prescribers
Krista Nuessle wrote 22 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $80.11 per fill, versus $124.57 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Krista Nuessle wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 23% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $901.85 per fill, versus $925.49 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Krista Nuessle wrote 14 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 36% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $39.78 per fill, versus $14.01 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 Minnesota prescribers
Krista Nuessle wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $19.39 per fill, versus $17.84 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Krista Nuessle wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $10.10 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Krista Nuessle wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 25% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $20.99 per fill, versus $20.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Krista Nuessle’s prescriptions
What does Krista Nuessle prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Krista Nuessle's most prescribed medications were Lantus Solostar (22), Eliquis (15) and Clopidogrel (14).
How does Krista Nuessle's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Krista Nuessle prescribes 6 less often than the typical Minnesota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Krista Nuessle 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 Minnesota 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.
