MEGHAN GRASSEL MD
Prescription History 1932803418
Family Medicine in Orange City, IA
What does Dr. Grassel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Grassel wrote 114 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Duloxetine Hcl, with 22 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 Dr. Grassel prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Grassel wrote 22 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $21.71 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Grassel wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $616.50 per fill, versus $748.24 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Grassel wrote 14 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 25% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $665.58 per fill, versus $892.12 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Grassel wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (147). Medicare paid $2.94 per fill, versus $5.01 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Grassel wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 18% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1.95 per fill, versus $5.26 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Grassel wrote 12 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 24% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.26 per fill, versus $21.62 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Grassel wrote 12 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14.44 per fill, versus $15.96 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Grassel wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 11% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $0.87 per fill, versus $4.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Grassel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Grassel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Grassel's most prescribed medications were Duloxetine Hcl (22), Eliquis (16) and Jardiance (14).
How does Dr. Grassel's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Grassel prescribes 8 less often than the typical Iowa prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Grassel 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 Iowa 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.
