MRS. LISA A CARTER CRNP
Prescription History 1922320621
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Macungie, PA
What does Lisa Carter prescribe?
In 2024, Lisa Carter wrote 771 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Celecoxib, with 102 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Lisa Carter prescribes.
Medications 15 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 102 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.18 per fill, versus $26.87 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 88 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $4.47 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 59 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $32.51 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 52 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $13.34 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 52 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $11.18 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 52 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 76% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $9.58 per fill, versus $22.50 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 51 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $76.94 per fill, versus $796.82 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 51 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 86% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $13.68 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 48 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $12.00 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 46 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.86 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
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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 44 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $15.84 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 42 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $7.17 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 38 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.13 per fill, versus $10.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 35 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 90% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.39 per fill, versus $25.82 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Lisa Carter wrote 11 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $24.11 per fill, versus $24.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Lisa Carter’s prescriptions
What does Lisa Carter prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lisa Carter's most prescribed medications were Celecoxib (102), Meloxicam (88) and Memantine Hcl (59).
How does Lisa Carter's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Lisa Carter prescribes 2 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 5 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Lisa Carter 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 Pennsylvania 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.
