NOWELL JOHNSON FNP-C
Prescription History 1902678428
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Thief River Falls, MN
What does Nowell Johnson prescribe?
In 2024, Nowell Johnson wrote 1,033 Medicare prescriptions for 40 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 57 prescriptions for 19 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 Nowell Johnson prescribes.
Medications 40 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 57 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $12.60 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
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
Nowell Johnson wrote 54 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $18.25 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 49 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $5.83 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 45 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $13.39 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.
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
Nowell Johnson wrote 45 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $7.12 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 44 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 70% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $20.82 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 43 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $6.10 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 Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 39 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 36% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $16.90 per fill, versus $17.32 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 37 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $6.43 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 36 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 38% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $7.84 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 34 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $10.43 per fill, versus $17.84 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 33 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $12.75 per fill, versus $17.09 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 32 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 72% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $14.72 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 32 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $9.35 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 30 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 24% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $6.76 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 29 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 75% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $107.96 per fill, versus $124.57 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 27 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 69% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.67 per fill, versus $11.47 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 26 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $9.24 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 35% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1.58 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 23 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $17.86 per fill, versus $12.12 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 21 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $15.21 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 35% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.71 per fill, versus $8.69 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $15.09 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
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
Nowell Johnson wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1.90 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 17 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $28.47 per fill, versus $25.39 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 16 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $12.93 per fill, versus $16.72 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 Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 36% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $13.30 per fill, versus $16.49 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 15 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $18.96 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
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
Nowell Johnson wrote 15 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $81.32 per fill, versus $68.71 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
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
Nowell Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 32% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $28.73 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.47 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 22% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.47 per fill, versus $12.72 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 Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $6.85 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $7.28 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
Exenatide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 12 prescriptions for Bydureon Bcise, about 75% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $873.84 per fill, versus $952.20 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 12 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $51.72 per fill, versus $12.14 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 depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $11.95 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 32% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $30.12 per fill, versus $20.12 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 25% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $35.40 per fill, versus $20.90 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Nowell Johnson wrote 11 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $18.30 per fill, versus $13.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Nowell Johnson’s prescriptions
What does Nowell Johnson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nowell Johnson's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (57), Atorvastatin Calcium (54) and Levothyroxine Sodium (49).
How does Nowell Johnson's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 40 medications with a state comparison, Nowell Johnson prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Minnesota prescriber and 39 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Nowell Johnson 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.
