TRACE NATHANIEL GARNER M.D.
Prescription History 1982921391
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Monticello, AR
What does Dr. Garner prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Garner wrote 4,834 Medicare prescriptions for 48 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 527 prescriptions for 124 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 Dr. Garner prescribes.
Medications 48 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 Arkansas prescribers.
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 527 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $12.38 per fill, versus $12.08 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 458 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $8.24 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 319 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $6.36 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 296 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $4.23 per fill, versus $5.09 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 295 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 3 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $11.51 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 283 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $7.18 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 250 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $769.61 per fill, versus $708.97 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 223 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $8.04 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 148 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $4.22 per fill, versus $4.42 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 143 prescriptions for Entresto, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $824.09 per fill, versus $812.15 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 143 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $19.46 per fill, versus $18.93 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 140 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $5.86 per fill, versus $9.01 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 125 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $626.75 per fill, versus $774.05 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 119 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $4.05 per fill, versus $5.67 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
Pravastatin 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 117 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 115 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.70 per fill, versus $10.01 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 85 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 84% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $16.48 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 83 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $14.16 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 76 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 88% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $3.73 per fill, versus $5.14 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 73 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $692.36 per fill, versus $743.12 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 67 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.74 per fill, versus $16.61 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 58 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $802.43 per fill, versus $831.82 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 50 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $16.52 per fill, versus $21.04 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 50 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $10.94 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 46 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.76 per fill, versus $12.50 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 46 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $633.70 per fill, versus $796.64 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 43 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $19.04 per fill, versus $24.89 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 43 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $2.22 per fill, versus $3.57 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 41 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.32 per fill, versus $11.11 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 40 prescriptions for Valsartan, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $21.16 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 32 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $22.59 per fill, versus $31.56 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
Simvastatin 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 30 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 41% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $6.67 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 serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 29 prescriptions for Sotalol, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $16.70 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 22 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 89% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $32.36 per fill, versus $46.14 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 22 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $5.89 per fill, versus $10.17 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 19 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $46.20 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 19 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $19.93 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 41% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.26 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 used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 17 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $4.96 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 17 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 37% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $46.39 per fill, versus $70.37 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 16 prescriptions for Repatha Syringe, about as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $717.37 per fill, versus $631.37 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 prevent certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 15 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $101.20 per fill, versus $158.44 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 14 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 29% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $6.01 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
Diltiazem 12-hour sustained-action capsules are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 13 prescriptions for Diltiazem 12hr Er, about 82% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $129.51 per fill, versus $134.29 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 if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 13 prescriptions for Multaq, about 39% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $759.42 per fill, versus $958.00 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
Bempedoic acid is used along with a proper diet and other medications to help lower "bad" cholesterol (such as LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 13 prescriptions for Nexletol, about 72% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $405.06 per fill, versus $479.98 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 12 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 28% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14.30 per fill, versus $13.80 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Garner wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (La), about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $141.04 per fill, versus $50.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Garner’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Garner prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Garner's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (527), Atorvastatin Calcium (458) and Carvedilol (319).
How does Dr. Garner's prescribing compare with other Arkansas prescribers?
Of the 48 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Garner prescribes 20 more often than the typical Arkansas prescriber, 13 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Garner 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 Arkansas 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.
