CARA HERRMANN CNP
Prescription History 1982918967
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Edina, MN
What does Cara Herrmann prescribe?
In 2024, Cara Herrmann wrote 166 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Morphine Sulfate Er (morphine sulfate), with 26 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 Cara Herrmann 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 Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Cara Herrmann wrote 26 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 77% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $32.41 per fill, versus $27.39 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Cara Herrmann wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $22.73 per fill, versus $15.81 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Cara Herrmann wrote 23 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $8.36 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Cara Herrmann wrote 21 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 26% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $35.46 per fill, versus $17.84 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 Minnesota prescribers
Cara Herrmann wrote 18 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.17 per fill, versus $10.39 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Cara Herrmann wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 39% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $32.07 per fill, versus $22.56 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 to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Cara Herrmann wrote 13 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.85 per fill, versus $18.31 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Cara Herrmann wrote 12 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $858.53 per fill, versus $123.56 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 to treat pain caused by a condition called fibromyalgia that affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and supporting tissues.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Cara Herrmann wrote 12 prescriptions for Savella, about 81% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $511.71 per fill, versus $493.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Cara Herrmann’s prescriptions
What does Cara Herrmann prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Cara Herrmann's most prescribed medications were Morphine Sulfate Er (26), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (25) and Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (23).
How does Cara Herrmann's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Cara Herrmann prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Minnesota prescriber and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Cara Herrmann 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 Minnesota 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.
