STEVE VAUGHAN CNP
Prescription History 1982193413
Nurse Practitioner in Albuquerque, NM
What does Steve Vaughan prescribe?
In 2024, Steve Vaughan wrote 323 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Clopidogrel (clopidogrel bisulfate), with 178 prescriptions for 73 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 Steve Vaughan prescribes.
Medications 5 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 New Mexico prescribers.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Steve Vaughan wrote 178 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 4.1 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $18.19 per fill, versus $13.92 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 New Mexico prescribers
Steve Vaughan wrote 60 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 42% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $15.26 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Steve Vaughan wrote 51 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $916.43 per fill, versus $1,022.80 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Steve Vaughan wrote 21 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $32.91 per fill, versus $23.96 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
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.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Steve Vaughan wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $18.84 per fill, versus $14.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Steve Vaughan’s prescriptions
What does Steve Vaughan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Steve Vaughan's most prescribed medications were Clopidogrel (178), Atorvastatin Calcium (60) and Xarelto (51).
How does Steve Vaughan's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Steve Vaughan prescribes 2 more often than the typical New Mexico prescriber, 1 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Steve Vaughan 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 New Mexico 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.
