MS. CHELSEA SHEELAR STARKWEATHER PA-C
Prescription History 1831439421
Physician Assistant in Bakersfield, CA
What does Chelsea Starkweather prescribe?
In 2024, Chelsea Starkweather wrote 83 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 29 prescriptions for 29 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 Chelsea Starkweather prescribes.
Medications 4 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Chelsea Starkweather wrote 29 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.65 per fill, versus $7.62 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 California prescribers
Chelsea Starkweather wrote 22 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.61 per fill, versus $5.64 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Chelsea Starkweather wrote 18 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $13.89 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Chelsea Starkweather wrote 14 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.96 per fill, versus $4.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Chelsea Starkweather’s prescriptions
What does Chelsea Starkweather prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Chelsea Starkweather's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (29), Prednisone (22) and Doxycycline Hyclate (18).
How does Chelsea Starkweather's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Chelsea Starkweather prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Chelsea Starkweather 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 California 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.
