LARA VANHOOZER PA-C
Prescription History 1972041069
Physician Assistant in Anchorage, AK
What does Lara Vanhoozer prescribe?
In 2024, Lara Vanhoozer wrote 657 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Metformin Hcl Er (metformin hcl), 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 Lara Vanhoozer prescribes.
Medications 21 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 Alaska prescribers.
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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 102 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.40 per fill, versus $10.99 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 89 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 82% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $13.32 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 62 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 85% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1.45 per fill, versus $7.12 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 57 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 79% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1.01 per fill, versus $7.55 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 47 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $0.52 per fill, versus $5.36 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 36 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 71% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $12.63 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 32 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.70 per fill, versus $8.98 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 32 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.64 per fill, versus $16.91 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $20.98 per fill, versus $16.37 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
Simvastatin 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 21 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 61% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.85 per fill, versus $11.19 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 18 prescriptions for Entresto, about 41% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $75.75 per fill, versus $1,116.78 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
Pravastatin 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 18 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $0.92 per fill, versus $19.02 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $34.82 per fill, versus $41.46 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 15 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.47 per fill, versus $26.25 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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.35 per fill, versus $14.59 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 14 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 35% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $962.06 per fill, versus $1,295.22 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 39% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.73 per fill, versus $13.26 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.79 per fill, versus $5.44 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
Itraconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Fewer than five Alaska prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 11 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1.35 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.
What it is used for
Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Lara Vanhoozer wrote 11 prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $4.88 per fill, versus $13.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Lara Vanhoozer’s prescriptions
What does Lara Vanhoozer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lara Vanhoozer's most prescribed medications were Metformin Hcl Er (102), Atorvastatin Calcium (89) and Amlodipine Besylate (62).
How does Lara Vanhoozer's prescribing compare with other Alaska prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Lara Vanhoozer prescribes 1 more often than the typical Alaska prescriber, 4 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Lara Vanhoozer 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 Alaska 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.
