KRISTEN N SMITH FNP
Prescription History 1841876554
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Lexington, SC
What does Kristen Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Kristen Smith wrote 427 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 102 prescriptions for 89 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 Kristen Smith prescribes.
Medications 11 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 102 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $6.14 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 68 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 77% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $2.06 per fill, versus $18.99 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 59 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.77 per fill, versus $2.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 40 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $0.74 per fill, versus $8.98 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 39 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.66 per fill, versus $10.60 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
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 36 prescriptions for Triazolam, about 2.1 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $5.47 per fill, versus $44.90 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 22 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 75% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.93 per fill, versus $8.47 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 South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 21 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 60% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $11.55 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
Fluticasone is used to treat a certain condition of the nose (chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Xhance, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $766.08 per fill, versus $675.43 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 13 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $20.56 per fill, versus $14.29 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 South Carolina prescribers
Kristen Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 22% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.90 per fill, versus $3.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Kristen Smith’s prescriptions
What does Kristen Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kristen Smith's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (102), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (68) and Amoxicillin (59).
How does Kristen Smith's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Kristen Smith prescribes 4 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 3 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Kristen Smith 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 South Carolina 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.
