GRETCHEN E ULFERS MD
Prescription History 1861683708
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in New Orleans, LA
What does Dr. Ulfers prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ulfers wrote 1,596 Medicare prescriptions for 42 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 140 prescriptions for 31 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 Dr. Ulfers prescribes.
Medications 42 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 Louisiana prescribers.
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 140 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 71% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $12.82 per fill, versus $8.79 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 115 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $6.28 per fill, versus $4.24 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 115 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $12.07 per fill, versus $11.00 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 109 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $634.13 per fill, versus $758.12 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 81 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $5.05 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 69 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 81% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $14.05 per fill, versus $16.08 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 64 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $12.02 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 55 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.00 per fill, versus $10.95 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 55 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $11.37 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 55 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $6.21 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 51 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $13.83 per fill, versus $9.34 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 49 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 40% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $12.91 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 44 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 83% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $15.45 per fill, versus $16.44 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 35 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 38% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $15.19 per fill, versus $11.41 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 35 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $6.78 per fill, versus $8.14 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 34 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $8.63 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 30 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 29% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $5.84 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 29 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 74% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $9.82 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 28 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 65% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $20.58 per fill, versus $31.67 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 27 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.73 per fill, versus $11.80 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 27 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $11.47 per fill, versus $10.25 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $11.91 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 24 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 37% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.44 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 23 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 62% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $25.31 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 23 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $11.32 per fill, versus $11.15 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 22 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 34% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $13.57 per fill, versus $10.13 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 32% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $5.86 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $8.96 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 18 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $7.29 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
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $17.43 per fill, versus $7.85 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 16 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 24% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1,174.73 per fill, versus $922.05 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 16 prescriptions for Rexulti, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $360.00 per fill, versus $1,143.36 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 17% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $3.79 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 14 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $27.83 per fill, versus $20.94 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 14 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $24.90 per fill, versus $26.15 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 17% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $38.53 per fill, versus $30.08 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 12 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 39% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $37.86 per fill, versus $183.79 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 12 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 34% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.83 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 11 prescriptions for Autoshield Duo Pen Needle, about 18% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $102.01 per fill, versus $101.41 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
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 11 prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $49.87 per fill, versus $33.48 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $12.91 per fill, versus $18.53 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
Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Ulfers wrote 11 prescriptions for Zonisamide, about 39% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $62.18 per fill, versus $22.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Ulfers’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ulfers prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ulfers's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (140), Furosemide (115) and Pantoprazole Sodium (115).
How does Dr. Ulfers's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 42 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ulfers prescribes 6 about as often than the typical Louisiana prescriber and 36 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ulfers 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 Louisiana 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.
