KAREN ANN DOUVILLIER FNP
Prescription History 1972172005
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Santa Monica, CA

Active since June 22, 2021PECOS Enrolled
PACIFIC NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE, 2125 ARIZONA AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404(310) 582-7640(949) 364-4290 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2023, Aug 10, 2021, Jul 10, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KAREN ANN DOUVILLIER FNP, an active Family specialist practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 17 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 306 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, which accounts for 34 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.

17
Medications
306
Total Claims
518
30-Day Fills
Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters
Most Prescribed · 34 claims
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17 medications · 2024 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by KAREN ANN DOUVILLIER FNP in 2024, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and CA state comparisons
Medication Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill Vs. Other CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg

About Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters: Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). Show more ▾

It may also raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (such as diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels). Lowering triglycerides and increasing "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes.

In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (31.9). Medicare paid an average of $30.97 per fill, versus $54.90 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
34
CA average
31.9

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$30.97
CA average
$54.90

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

38
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,140
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (202.5). Medicare paid an average of $10.45 per fill, versus $10.47 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
32
CA average
202.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$10.45
CA average
$10.47

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

82
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,460
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309)

In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (56.8). Medicare paid an average of $13.55 per fill, versus $9.93 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
29
CA average
56.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$13.55
CA average
$9.93

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

64.4
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,932
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾

It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (100.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.79 per fill, versus $9.26 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
27
CA average
100.4

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.79
CA average
$9.26

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

54.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,635
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (80.2). Medicare paid an average of $11.57 per fill, versus $15.63 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
27
CA average
80.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.57
CA average
$15.63

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

35
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,050
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾

It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (41.9). Medicare paid an average of $8.19 per fill, versus $6.71 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
16
CA average
41.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$8.19
CA average
$6.71

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

18
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
520
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. Show more ▾

It can also help relieve allergy eye symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works in your nose to block the effects of substances that cause allergies (such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold) and to reduce swelling. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS.

In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (50.3). Medicare paid an average of $15.72 per fill, versus $15.10 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
15
CA average
50.3

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.72
CA average
$15.10

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

27
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
810
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (76.2). Medicare paid an average of $10.34 per fill, versus $21.39 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
15
CA average
76.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$10.34
CA average
$21.39

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

15
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
350
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾

It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (125). Medicare paid an average of $49.75 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
15
CA average
125.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$49.75
CA average
$13.30

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

25
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
750
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾

It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (54.7). Medicare paid an average of $8.95 per fill, versus $9.99 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
14
CA average
54.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$8.95
CA average
$9.99

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

16
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
480
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin 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. Show more ▾

It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (101.3). Medicare paid an average of $15.47 per fill, versus $15.64 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
CA average
101.3

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.47
CA average
$15.64

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

39
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,170
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $7.07 per fill, versus $9.18 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
CA average
25.6

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.07
CA average
$9.18

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

12
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
97
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾

It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (121.1). Medicare paid an average of $7.50 per fill, versus $10.35 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
CA average
121.1

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.50
CA average
$10.35

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

36.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,090
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾

Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (42.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.02 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
CA average
42.7

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$10.02
CA average
$10.03

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

14
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
363
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (47.2). Medicare paid an average of $14.32 per fill, versus $107.23 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
CA average
47.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$14.32
CA average
$107.23

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

13.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
410
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾

It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (45.9). Medicare paid an average of $65.68 per fill, versus $32.27 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
CA average
45.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$65.68
CA average
$32.27

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

17.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
525
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (38.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.07 per fill, versus $4.49 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
CA average
38.3

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$5.07
CA average
$4.49

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

11
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
54
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024
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About this data. The prescription history for KAREN ANN DOUVILLIER FNP is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Family prescribing approach at this Santa Monica, CA practice.

Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among CA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.

About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.