CARA NOELLE WATSON M.D.
Prescription History 1982124657
Emergency Medicine in Columbia, MO
What does Dr. Watson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Watson wrote 158 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Ondansetron Hcl, with 30 prescriptions for 29 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 Dr. Watson prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Watson wrote 30 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.23 per fill, versus $18.93 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Watson wrote 29 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $13.69 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Watson wrote 18 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $9.75 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Watson wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 17% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $20.32 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Watson wrote 16 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.38 per fill, versus $7.68 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 moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Watson wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $15.05 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Watson wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.24 per fill, versus $5.37 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Watson wrote 11 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $19.42 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Watson wrote 11 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 42% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1.02 per fill, versus $12.07 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. Watson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Watson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Watson's most prescribed medications were Ondansetron Hcl (30), Methocarbamol (29) and Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (18).
How does Dr. Watson's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Watson prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Missouri prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Watson 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 Missouri 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.
