ELLEN DIANE STEPHAN CNP
Prescription History 1871873521
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Deer River, MN
What does Ellen Stephan prescribe?
In 2024, Ellen Stephan wrote 292 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 60 prescriptions for 20 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 Ellen Stephan prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 60 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $10.43 per fill, versus $13.32 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
Simvastatin 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 Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 31 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 37% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $11.14 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 42% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $5.33 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 28 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $15.34 per fill, versus $13.23 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 Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 28 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 22% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 25 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 20% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $8.62 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 Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 24 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 21% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $15.22 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 16 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 39% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.80 per fill, versus $9.53 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 32% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $35.77 per fill, versus $37.48 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 32% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1.01 per fill, versus $5.06 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 Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $17.90 per fill, versus $10.89 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 Minnesota prescribers
Ellen Stephan wrote 11 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 11% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $9.70 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ellen Stephan’s prescriptions
What does Ellen Stephan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ellen Stephan's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (60), Simvastatin (31) and Hydrochlorothiazide (30).
How does Ellen Stephan's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Ellen Stephan prescribes 12 less often than the typical Minnesota prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ellen Stephan 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 Minnesota 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.
