PAULA E SMITH FNP-C
Prescription History 1902259708
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Rio Rancho, NM
What does Paula Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Paula Smith wrote 1,814 Medicare prescriptions for 51 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 187 prescriptions for 65 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 Paula Smith prescribes.
Medications 51 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 187 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $9.83 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 147 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $11.94 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 123 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $8.73 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 86 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 85% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 83 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $26.62 per fill, versus $15.90 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 82 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 84% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $11.57 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 76 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $8.94 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 68 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $37.19 per fill, versus $31.96 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 52 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 85% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.13 per fill, versus $5.74 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 49 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $10.02 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 40 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.80 per fill, versus $12.98 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 38 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 64% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.79 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 36 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 77% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.84 per fill, versus $11.49 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 36 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $17.52 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 32 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $14.77 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 31 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.78 per fill, versus $10.38 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 31 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 68% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $22.33 per fill, versus $18.05 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 30 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 73% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.03 per fill, versus $11.67 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 30 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 90% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $119.94 per fill, versus $136.59 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 30 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 40% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $15.47 per fill, versus $14.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 25 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $22.89 per fill, versus $25.44 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 25 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 69% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1,529.61 per fill, versus $1,267.49 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.43 per fill, versus $15.45 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 23 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $17.01 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 21 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $21.28 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 20 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $25.91 per fill, versus $15.92 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 20 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 42% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $17.78 per fill, versus $16.19 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 20 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1,239.28 per fill, versus $1,246.69 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 20 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 62% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $73.55 per fill, versus $52.97 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 19 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 42% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.41 per fill, versus $11.20 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 19 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 31% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $750.42 per fill, versus $898.78 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 23% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $25.07 per fill, versus $15.65 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 18 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $14.93 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $13.00 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $10.31 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
Pravastatin 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 17 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $24.29 per fill, versus $15.40 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 17 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.91 per fill, versus $11.78 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 16 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 66% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $337.17 per fill, versus $365.95 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.20 per fill, versus $15.50 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 depression.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $20.25 per fill, versus $26.01 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $43.26 per fill, versus $25.74 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 41% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.00 per fill, versus $16.25 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 70% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $33.39 per fill, versus $32.84 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 13 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about 68% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $433.62 per fill, versus $425.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 13 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $105.00 per fill, versus $85.51 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 13 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $13.71 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
Umeclidinium 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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $376.24 per fill, versus $402.55 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 25% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.26 per fill, versus $13.92 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 37% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $9.63 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 22% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $19.07 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Paula Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 28% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Paula Smith’s prescriptions
What does Paula Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Paula Smith's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (187), Levothyroxine Sodium (147) and Lisinopril (123).
How does Paula Smith's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 51 medications with a state comparison, Paula Smith prescribes 1 more often than the typical New Mexico prescriber, 13 about as often and 37 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Paula Smith 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 New Mexico 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.
