SIDNEY ZIMMERMAN APRN
Prescription History 1992494330
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Fort Scott, KS
What does Sidney Zimmerman prescribe?
In 2024, Sidney Zimmerman wrote 204 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 33 prescriptions for 32 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 Sidney Zimmerman prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Kansas prescribers.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 33 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.17 per fill, versus $7.16 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 26 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 84% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $5.27 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 24 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $13.73 per fill, versus $16.80 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 40% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.31 per fill, versus $3.51 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 17 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 71% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.75 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 64% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $8.95 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $13.17 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 15 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $7.45 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 64% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.71 per fill, versus $10.59 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 33% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.92 per fill, versus $2.35 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Sidney Zimmerman wrote 12 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $6.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sidney Zimmerman’s prescriptions
What does Sidney Zimmerman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sidney Zimmerman's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (33), Azithromycin (26) and Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (24).
How does Sidney Zimmerman's prescribing compare with other Kansas prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Sidney Zimmerman prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Kansas prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sidney Zimmerman 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 Kansas 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.
