ELAINE CONNOR ALPERN C.R.N.P.
Prescription History 1912099607
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Charlottesville, VA
What does Elaine Alpern prescribe?
In 2024, Elaine Alpern wrote 620 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Losartan Potassium, with 60 prescriptions for 17 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 Elaine Alpern prescribes.
Medications 27 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 Virginia 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 60 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $8.85 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 59 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $1.00 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 57 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $3.58 per fill, versus $10.42 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 43 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $5.11 per fill, versus $12.97 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 40 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $2.97 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $1.81 per fill, versus $3.88 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $13.15 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 21 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $23.14 per fill, versus $23.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 19 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 21% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $15.70 per fill, versus $13.47 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1.39 per fill, versus $4.45 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 18 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $7.88 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 depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 17 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $19.97 per fill, versus $24.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 17 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $3.46 per fill, versus $8.08 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 17 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.46 per fill, versus $11.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 16 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.44 per fill, versus $6.56 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $0.98 per fill, versus $6.76 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $8.33 per fill, versus $6.16 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.20 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 15 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.58 per fill, versus $10.28 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.07 per fill, versus $4.94 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 14 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.03 per fill, versus $3.63 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1.18 per fill, versus $11.08 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $0.21 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1.29 per fill, versus $9.17 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 13 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $47.57 per fill, versus $60.26 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 Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $656.14 per fill, versus $955.42 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Elaine Alpern wrote 11 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.79 per fill, versus $17.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Elaine Alpern’s prescriptions
What does Elaine Alpern prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Elaine Alpern's most prescribed medications were Losartan Potassium (60), Amlodipine Besylate (59) and Levothyroxine Sodium (57).
How does Elaine Alpern's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Elaine Alpern prescribes 27 less often than the typical Virginia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Elaine Alpern 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 Virginia 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.
