JOSHUA NASON PA-C
Prescription History 1841985157
Physician Assistant in Portland, ME
What does Joshua Nason prescribe?
In 2024, Joshua Nason wrote 139 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 42 prescriptions for 14 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 Joshua Nason prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Maine prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Joshua Nason wrote 42 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 40% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $6.78 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Joshua Nason wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $772.88 per fill, versus $1,138.41 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Joshua Nason wrote 19 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $273.46 per fill, versus $207.93 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 Maine prescribers
Joshua Nason wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $2.54 per fill, versus $5.92 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 Maine prescribers
Joshua Nason wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.57 per fill, versus $5.21 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Joshua Nason wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $15.61 per fill, versus $14.52 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 Maine prescribers
Joshua Nason wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $7.02 per fill, versus $8.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Joshua Nason’s prescriptions
What does Joshua Nason prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Nason's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (42), Jardiance (21) and Sevelamer Carbonate (19).
How does Joshua Nason's prescribing compare with other Maine prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Joshua Nason prescribes 7 less often than the typical Maine prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Joshua Nason 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 Maine 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.
