SAMANTHA MARIE SMITH APRN
Prescription History 1972003184
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Augusta, KS
What does Samantha Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Samantha Smith wrote 305 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 47 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 Samantha Smith prescribes.
Medications 17 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 Kansas prescribers.
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 Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 47 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (207). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $7.78 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 Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 34 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $4.06 per fill, versus $8.47 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
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $10.09 per fill, versus $20.72 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $1.30 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 21 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $1.68 per fill, versus $6.45 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 19 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 19% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $15.10 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 18 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 18% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $10.37 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 Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 12% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $5.17 per fill, versus $5.59 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 25% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $11.22 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 Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 20% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $5.54 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $9.44 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 Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 13% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $4.36 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 Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 23% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $614.84 per fill, versus $878.41 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 disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Paliperidone Er, about 35% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $130.08 per fill, versus $246.06 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.87 per fill, versus $37.47 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 15% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1.41 per fill, versus $3.60 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 Kansas prescribers
Samantha Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 18% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $0.99 per fill, versus $3.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Samantha Smith’s prescriptions
What does Samantha Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Samantha Smith's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (47), Levothyroxine Sodium (34) and Cyproheptadine Hcl (23).
How does Samantha Smith's prescribing compare with other Kansas prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Samantha Smith prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Kansas prescriber and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Samantha Smith 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 Kansas 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.
