SAMANTHA DECKER PA-C
Prescription History 1982305694
Physician Assistant in Ludington, MI
What does Samantha Decker prescribe?
In 2024, Samantha Decker wrote 394 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 43 prescriptions for 38 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 Samantha Decker prescribes.
Medications 22 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 43 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.06 per fill, versus $4.15 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 Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 25 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $15.25 per fill, versus $13.68 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $9.84 per fill, versus $7.48 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 Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 22% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $22.36 per fill, versus $17.89 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 wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 22 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 75% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 21 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $11.77 per fill, versus $12.66 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 20 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 81% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.92 per fill, versus $12.17 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 Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 19 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,299.58 per fill, versus $1,328.10 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 26% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $38.46 per fill, versus $35.99 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 16 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 18% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $10.14 per fill, versus $14.20 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $14.56 per fill, versus $12.96 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 16 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $14.15 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 Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $41.04 per fill, versus $27.08 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 28% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.00 per fill, versus $13.56 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.76 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $5.19 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $787.01 per fill, versus $945.56 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18.11 per fill, versus $17.79 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $20.96 per fill, versus $18.43 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 18% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.84 per fill, versus $4.91 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Samantha Decker wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.93 per fill, versus $4.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Samantha Decker’s prescriptions
What does Samantha Decker prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Samantha Decker's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (43), Atorvastatin Calcium (25) and Amlodipine Besylate (24).
How does Samantha Decker's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Samantha Decker prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Michigan prescriber and 19 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Samantha Decker 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 Michigan 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.
