DR. AMBER BOUTWELL MD
Prescription History 1891299541
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in New Orleans, LA
What does Dr. Boutwell prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Boutwell wrote 153 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Risperidone, with 30 prescriptions.
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. Boutwell 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 Louisiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Boutwell wrote 30 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $16.61 per fill, versus $12.93 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Boutwell wrote 29 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $17.78 per fill, versus $28.53 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Boutwell wrote 25 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $19.36 per fill, versus $19.12 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Boutwell wrote 20 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $19.51 per fill, versus $12.88 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, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Boutwell wrote 20 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3,117.69 per fill, versus $2,967.03 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. Boutwell wrote 18 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $5.77 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Boutwell wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 34% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $11.26 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. Boutwell’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Boutwell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Boutwell's most prescribed medications were Risperidone (30), Divalproex Sodium (29) and Olanzapine (25).
How does Dr. Boutwell's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Boutwell prescribes 7 less often than the typical Louisiana prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Boutwell 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.
