SYDNEY RENEE NIDIFFER PA-C
Prescription History 1861101321
Physician Assistant in Columbia, SC
What does Sydney Nidiffer prescribe?
In 2024, Sydney Nidiffer wrote 598 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Ketoconazole, with 124 prescriptions for 63 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 Sydney Nidiffer prescribes.
Medications 14 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 124 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 2.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $17.36 per fill, versus $17.38 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 116 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.94 per fill, versus $10.09 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 71 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $47.92 per fill, versus $39.93 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 treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 53 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $24.40 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 45 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $7.26 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 38 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.71 per fill, versus $11.39 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 acne.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 28 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 89% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $19.28 per fill, versus $32.26 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 form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 24 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 74% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $61.20 per fill, versus $134.05 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
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 21 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 38% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1.47 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.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.78 per fill, versus $16.43 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
This medication is used to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 19 prescriptions for Adbry, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $3,562.78 per fill, versus $3,720.09 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 scalp psoriasis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide, about 65% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $60.12 per fill, versus $52.79 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 12 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $20.32 per fill, versus $27.92 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Sydney Nidiffer wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 36% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $16.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sydney Nidiffer’s prescriptions
What does Sydney Nidiffer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sydney Nidiffer's most prescribed medications were Ketoconazole (124), Triamcinolone Acetonide (116) and Clobetasol Propionate (71).
How does Sydney Nidiffer's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Sydney Nidiffer prescribes 4 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 4 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sydney Nidiffer 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.
