CATHERINE ELIZABETH MILITELLO YOUNGSTROM NP-C
Prescription History 1891340121
Nurse Practitioner - Family in New Britain, CT
What does Catherine Youngstrom prescribe?
In 2024, Catherine Youngstrom wrote 3,049 Medicare prescriptions for 62 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 458 prescriptions for 56 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 Catherine Youngstrom prescribes.
Medications 62 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 458 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $9.44 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 243 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $4.59 per fill, versus $6.80 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 206 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $10.70 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 201 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $12.85 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 169 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (145). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $6.41 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 110 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $4.31 per fill, versus $7.60 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 104 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.17 per fill, versus $10.55 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 101 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.45 per fill, versus $14.85 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 88 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $14.23 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 79 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 65% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $13.21 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 70 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $10.34 per fill, versus $15.11 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 59 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.27 per fill, versus $10.53 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 53 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 85% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $21.59 per fill, versus $23.90 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 48 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $50.98 per fill, versus $37.68 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 44 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 67% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $12.71 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 43 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 73% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $8.95 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 43 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 67% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $8.47 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 43 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $691.00 per fill, versus $898.80 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 41 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 76% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $857.24 per fill, versus $1,144.16 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 38 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 71% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $14.95 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 37 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.41 per fill, versus $16.37 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 34 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.56 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $2.93 per fill, versus $4.38 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 30 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 79% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.55 per fill, versus $7.97 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 27 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 27% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $602.74 per fill, versus $932.04 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 27 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 27% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $8.79 per fill, versus $8.81 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 26 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 69% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $994.42 per fill, versus $1,353.19 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 25 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 40% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $981.38 per fill, versus $1,337.15 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 depression.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 24 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $25.28 per fill, versus $24.03 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 24 prescriptions for Linzess, about 65% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $664.23 per fill, versus $877.18 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.37 per fill, versus $11.48 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 23 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.60 per fill, versus $16.45 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 22 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.03 per fill, versus $5.40 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 22 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 80% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $98.27 per fill, versus $90.06 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 21 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $418.99 per fill, versus $536.71 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 20 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $337.52 per fill, versus $432.91 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 20 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $10.69 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 20 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $12.69 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 85% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $65.00 per fill, versus $148.98 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 19 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 86% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $16.03 per fill, versus $33.75 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 18 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 31% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $18.08 per fill, versus $20.84 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 18 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $10.75 per fill, versus $15.64 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 18 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.98 per fill, versus $7.92 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 18 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $97.45 per fill, versus $125.33 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 16 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $26.05 per fill, versus $28.16 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 15 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $18.52 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 15 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.95 per fill, versus $38.57 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $14.08 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.79 per fill, versus $21.67 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 14 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 30% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.48 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 14 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.54 per fill, versus $25.55 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
This medication is used to treat chronic constipation.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 14 prescriptions for Motegrity, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $529.11 per fill, versus $817.64 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.40 per fill, versus $15.59 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $62.62 per fill, versus $23.65 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
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 13 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 61% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $528.44 per fill, versus $757.35 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 13 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 30% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $48.25 per fill, versus $92.68 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
Fenofibrate 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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $16.62 per fill, versus $21.82 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.08 per fill, versus $9.23 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
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 Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 12 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $58.51 per fill, versus $66.97 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 24% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $551.12 per fill, versus $988.09 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 11 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 15% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $496.35 per fill, versus $755.98 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Connecticut prescribers
Catherine Youngstrom wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 35% as often as the typical Connecticut prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.25 per fill, versus $6.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Catherine Youngstrom’s prescriptions
What does Catherine Youngstrom prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Catherine Youngstrom's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (458), Lisinopril (243) and Levothyroxine Sodium (206).
How does Catherine Youngstrom's prescribing compare with other Connecticut prescribers?
Of the 62 medications with a state comparison, Catherine Youngstrom prescribes 10 more often than the typical Connecticut prescriber, 11 about as often and 41 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Catherine Youngstrom 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 Connecticut 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.
