SAMANTHA MARIE SPARROW
Prescription History 1851875421
Physician Assistant in Cedar Rapids, IA
What does Samantha Sparrow prescribe?
In 2024, Samantha Sparrow wrote 742 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Acyclovir, with 203 prescriptions for 47 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 Samantha Sparrow prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 203 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 6.8 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $12.29 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 85 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13,421.34 per fill, versus $13,219.80 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 74 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $5.36 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 58 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $18,025.70 per fill, versus $17,904.35 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 Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 52 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $16.77 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 40 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $21.20 per fill, versus $21.21 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 38 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $44.24 per fill, versus $33.61 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
Pomalidomide is used to treat certain types of cancers (such as multiple myeloma, Kaposi sarcoma).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 35 prescriptions for Pomalyst, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $20,408.52 per fill, versus $21,989.93 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 21 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $12.11 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 Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $514.80 per fill, versus $748.24 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 30% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $10.24 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 16 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.91 per fill, versus $10.12 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $29.54 per fill, versus $17.11 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 14 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 61% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1.88 per fill, versus $5.94 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $11.13 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 Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $7.50 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 11 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 31% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $21.05 per fill, versus $12.27 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 11 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 9% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $8.37 per fill, versus $10.20 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Samantha Sparrow wrote 11 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 26% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $18.22 per fill, versus $27.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Samantha Sparrow’s prescriptions
What does Samantha Sparrow prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Samantha Sparrow's most prescribed medications were Acyclovir (203), Lenalidomide (85) and Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (74).
How does Samantha Sparrow's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Samantha Sparrow prescribes 6 more often than the typical Iowa prescriber and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Samantha Sparrow 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 Iowa 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.
