SUSAN ELIZABETH FOSTER FNP
Prescription History 1982986170
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Malone, NY
What does Susan Foster prescribe?
In 2024, Susan Foster wrote 1,698 Medicare prescriptions for 61 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 98 prescriptions for 40 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 Susan Foster prescribes.
Medications 61 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 New York prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 98 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $25.33 per fill, versus $20.88 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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 74 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $12.45 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 72 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 88% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $22.13 per fill, versus $12.77 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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 71 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 68 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $14.45 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 60 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $6.94 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
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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 57 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $41.63 per fill, versus $33.48 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 54 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.64 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 54 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.82 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 43 prescriptions for Baclofen, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.66 per fill, versus $17.60 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 nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 43 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $49.18 per fill, versus $31.16 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 37 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.07 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 37 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $13.15 per fill, versus $7.91 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 36 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.60 per fill, versus $10.03 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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 35 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 90% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.51 per fill, versus $10.50 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 34 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 32 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $13.54 per fill, versus $11.79 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $4.36 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 31 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $23.54 per fill, versus $15.17 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 29 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $19.25 per fill, versus $7.82 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 29 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $19.04 per fill, versus $25.37 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 26 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $28.28 per fill, versus $14.03 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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 25 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.61 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $6.87 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 24 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $12.47 per fill, versus $14.09 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
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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 22 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.44 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.35 per fill, versus $12.76 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 20 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.27 per fill, versus $6.31 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 anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 20 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.56 per fill, versus $7.68 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 20 prescriptions for Topiramate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $13.00 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 19 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $24.22 per fill, versus $24.33 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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 18 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $155.85 per fill, versus $50.61 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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 18 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.62 per fill, versus $17.04 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
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 18 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.86 per fill, versus $84.40 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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 18 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $47.86 per fill, versus $36.24 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 18 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $24.94 per fill, versus $22.91 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 17 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $8.71 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $17.03 per fill, versus $14.99 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
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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 17 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $15.50 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 17 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.23 per fill, versus $10.91 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 16 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $372.35 per fill, versus $324.48 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 used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 16 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.94 per fill, versus $6.51 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $34.32 per fill, versus $15.80 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $9.83 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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 16 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $20.56 per fill, versus $14.37 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 treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 15 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $153.35 per fill, versus $23.06 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 15 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $928.68 per fill, versus $832.82 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 14 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.34 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 14 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.09 per fill, versus $5.43 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.29 per fill, versus $8.29 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.24 per fill, versus $23.60 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.79 per fill, versus $13.04 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 12 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $7.95 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $13.85 per fill, versus $38.37 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $4.43 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 a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 12 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $0.92 per fill, versus $15.22 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 to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.09 per fill, versus $13.12 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 11 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $20.64 per fill, versus $16.55 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 New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 11 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $18.59 per fill, versus $26.15 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Susan Foster wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $21.95 per fill, versus $19.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Susan Foster’s prescriptions
What does Susan Foster prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Susan Foster's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (98), Atorvastatin Calcium (74) and Gabapentin (72).
How does Susan Foster's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 61 medications with a state comparison, Susan Foster prescribes 2 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 9 about as often and 50 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Susan Foster 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 New York 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.
