KRISTA SCHWUCHOW NURSE PRACTITIONER
Prescription History 1982936175
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Indianapolis, IN
What does Krista Schwuchow prescribe?
In 2024, Krista Schwuchow wrote 1,789 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Clonazepam, with 176 prescriptions for 25 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 Krista Schwuchow prescribes.
Medications 33 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 Indiana prescribers.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 176 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $7.59 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 Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 130 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $28.96 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 Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 116 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $26.56 per fill, versus $16.96 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 115 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.30 per fill, versus $4.87 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 112 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.79 per fill, versus $10.43 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 111 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $18.66 per fill, versus $15.27 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 Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 96 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.05 per fill, versus $10.37 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 83 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 85% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $54.91 per fill, versus $79.16 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 68 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 62% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $8.79 per fill, versus $14.41 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 62 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $20.61 per fill, versus $23.69 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 62 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $13.18 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 57 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $26.83 per fill, versus $24.10 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 50 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $16.17 per fill, versus $18.11 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 50 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.68 per fill, versus $22.86 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 47 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $40.32 per fill, versus $92.94 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 46 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $66.55 per fill, versus $79.54 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 associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 44 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $240.33 per fill, versus $225.25 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 Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 42 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.48 per fill, versus $6.78 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 Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 42 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $2.96 per fill, versus $8.65 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 35 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $5.66 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 33 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 69% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.33 per fill, versus $19.71 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 32 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $20.64 per fill, versus $17.47 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 27 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $25.12 per fill, versus $14.76 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 27 prescriptions for Rexulti, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,450.56 per fill, versus $1,403.16 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 23 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $32.05 per fill, versus $36.73 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 Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 15 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.60 per fill, versus $6.27 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, anxiety disorders).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 14 prescriptions for Paroxetine Cr, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $32.56 per fill, versus $65.65 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 depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $26.09 per fill, versus $21.67 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 13 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 62% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $164.87 per fill, versus $60.31 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 13 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 24% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.47 per fill, versus $32.89 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 the panic and anxiety symptoms associated with panic disorder.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam Er, about 63% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $57.09 per fill, versus $40.56 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 12 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $76.20 per fill, versus $73.41 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 depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Krista Schwuchow wrote 11 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 27% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $6.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Krista Schwuchow’s prescriptions
What does Krista Schwuchow prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Krista Schwuchow's most prescribed medications were Clonazepam (176), Trazodone Hcl (130) and Hydroxyzine Hcl (116).
How does Krista Schwuchow's prescribing compare with other Indiana prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Krista Schwuchow prescribes 10 more often than the typical Indiana prescriber, 13 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Krista Schwuchow 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 Indiana 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.
