MS. PATRICIA PORTER ADAMS CANP
Prescription History 1982607248
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Alexandria, VA
What does Patricia Adams prescribe?
In 2024, Patricia Adams wrote 654 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 48 prescriptions.
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 Patricia Adams 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 Virginia prescribers.
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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 48 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $9.39 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 44 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $806.72 per fill, versus $886.94 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 42 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $12.42 per fill, versus $13.47 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 32 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $6.76 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 31 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 29 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $4.45 per fill, versus $6.16 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 29 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $15.42 per fill, versus $11.75 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 27 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.24 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 26 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $15.69 per fill, versus $13.52 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 25 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $4.94 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.61 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 19 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 67% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $27.22 per fill, versus $10.10 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 19 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 77% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $23.40 per fill, versus $18.22 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 treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 19 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $86.10 per fill, versus $15.86 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 18 prescriptions for Amantadine, about 74% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $79.78 per fill, versus $48.76 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 17 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $34.20 per fill, versus $6.52 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 16 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $12.72 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 15 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $6.56 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 15 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $15.26 per fill, versus $20.16 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 14 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $13.73 per fill, versus $18.48 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 14 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.82 per fill, versus $11.21 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $13.15 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $29.41 per fill, versus $23.61 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 depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 13 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 30% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $20.02 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
Rotigotine is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 12 prescriptions for Neupro, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $894.34 per fill, versus $1,178.99 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 12 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,001.67 per fill, versus $1,312.34 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 12 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $9.62 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 12 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $41.54 per fill, versus $15.31 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 12 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $444.44 per fill, versus $656.30 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
Trihexyphenidyl 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 12 prescriptions for Trihexyphenidyl Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $13.09 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 Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $605.73 per fill, versus $955.42 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Patricia Adams wrote 11 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 8% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $12.10 per fill, versus $10.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Patricia Adams’s prescriptions
What does Patricia Adams prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Patricia Adams's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (48), Eliquis (44) and Gabapentin (42).
How does Patricia Adams's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Patricia Adams prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 31 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Patricia Adams 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 Virginia 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.
