MALLELYN CASTRO RN
Prescription History 1982242343
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Hialeah, FL
What does Mallelyn Castro prescribe?
In 2024, Mallelyn Castro wrote 1,284 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Escitalopram Oxalate, with 169 prescriptions for 93 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 Mallelyn Castro prescribes.
Medications 32 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 169 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 114 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $4.10 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 91 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $8.07 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 85 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1.74 per fill, versus $7.89 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 80 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $19.64 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 76 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $16.41 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 anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 66 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $13.86 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 66 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $8.89 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 52 prescriptions for Temazepam, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $9.95 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 43 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $13.39 per fill, versus $27.35 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 36 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.62 per fill, versus $7.97 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 Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 35 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.46 per fill, versus $24.35 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 30 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1.87 per fill, versus $10.93 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 29 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.23 per fill, versus $6.70 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
Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety and acute alcohol withdrawal.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 26 prescriptions for Chlordiazepoxide Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $8.43 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 26 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.19 per fill, versus $17.10 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 25 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1.83 per fill, versus $6.61 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $10.11 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 21 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $22.65 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 21 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.78 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 17 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $113.52 per fill, versus $74.50 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 16 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $18.47 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 15 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $12.29 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 15 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.25 per fill, versus $20.69 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.16 per fill, versus $38.36 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 15 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.50 per fill, versus $27.70 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, depression).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 14 prescriptions for Rexulti, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,448.76 per fill, versus $1,535.87 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, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 14 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $14.44 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 14 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $55.37 per fill, versus $21.79 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $15.33 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
Clorazepate is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 11 prescriptions for Clorazepate Dipotassium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $43.90 per fill, versus $63.42 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Mallelyn Castro wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $5.97 per fill, versus $25.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Mallelyn Castro’s prescriptions
What does Mallelyn Castro prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Mallelyn Castro's most prescribed medications were Escitalopram Oxalate (169), Alprazolam (114) and Clonazepam (91).
How does Mallelyn Castro's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Mallelyn Castro prescribes 5 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 5 about as often and 22 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Mallelyn Castro 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 Florida 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.
