DERNA D'AMBROSIO CRNP
Prescription History 1831978949
Nurse Practitioner in Easton, PA
What does Derna D'Ambrosio prescribe?
In 2024, Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 1,254 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 150 prescriptions for 68 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 Derna D'Ambrosio prescribes.
Medications 23 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 150 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $15.71 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 146 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $4.95 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 108 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $819.35 per fill, versus $796.82 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 104 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $9.50 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 96 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 62% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $5.83 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 87 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.96 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 72 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $11.38 per fill, versus $12.25 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 69 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $22.50 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 63 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 79% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $4.70 per fill, versus $7.17 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 50 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $11.18 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 47 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.29 per fill, versus $13.57 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 44 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.58 per fill, versus $8.70 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 32 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $13.03 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 30 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 81% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.95 per fill, versus $27.31 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 29 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 21% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $13.80 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 23 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $35.72 per fill, versus $31.17 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 17 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $13.88 per fill, versus $24.74 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 17 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $16.32 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 16 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $35.99 per fill, versus $78.53 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 15 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $26.95 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 13 prescriptions for Digoxin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $20.98 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 13 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $30.97 per fill, versus $43.77 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 used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Derna D'Ambrosio wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $13.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Derna D'Ambrosio’s prescriptions
What does Derna D'Ambrosio prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Derna D'Ambrosio's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (150), Furosemide (146) and Eliquis (108).
How does Derna D'Ambrosio's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Derna D'Ambrosio prescribes 3 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 7 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Derna D'Ambrosio 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 Pennsylvania 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.
