VERNA K GUEVARRA FNP-BC
Prescription History 1942575188
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Merrillville, IN
What does Verna Guevarra prescribe?
In 2024, Verna Guevarra wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 31 prescriptions for 14 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 Verna Guevarra prescribes.
Medications 6 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 Indiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Verna Guevarra wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 32% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $15.84 per fill, versus $19.01 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Verna Guevarra wrote 19 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 27% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.20 per fill, versus $4.87 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Verna Guevarra wrote 17 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $103.32 per fill, versus $117.28 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Verna Guevarra wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.45 per fill, versus $7.63 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Verna Guevarra wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 20% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $27.74 per fill, versus $24.93 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Verna Guevarra wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 13% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $4.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Verna Guevarra’s prescriptions
What does Verna Guevarra prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Verna Guevarra's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (31), Alprazolam (19) and Fentanyl (17).
How does Verna Guevarra's prescribing compare with other Indiana prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Verna Guevarra prescribes 6 less often than the typical Indiana prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Verna Guevarra 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 Indiana 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.
