MR. PHILLIP R. TALBERT PA-C
Prescription History 1053513721
Physician Assistant in Forest City, NC
What does Phillip Talbert prescribe?
In 2024, Phillip Talbert wrote 1,492 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Ketoconazole, with 268 prescriptions for 133 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 Phillip Talbert prescribes.
Medications 29 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 268 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 5.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $16.31 per fill, versus $17.86 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 153 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 4.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.03 per fill, versus $9.97 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 125 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 3.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.15 per fill, versus $12.00 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 124 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.43 per fill, versus $4.07 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 101 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $38.52 per fill, versus $40.65 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 on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 101 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 2.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $75.27 per fill, versus $70.08 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
Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 57 prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.30 per fill, versus $19.60 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 51 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $20.50 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 45 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.61 per fill, versus $17.71 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 used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 43 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $35.25 per fill, versus $41.48 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 to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 42 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $61.16 per fill, versus $31.12 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 39 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.13 per fill, versus $11.21 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 North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 38 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.94 per fill, versus $17.12 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 37 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $19.22 per fill, versus $38.50 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.63 per fill, versus $8.57 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 24 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.98 per fill, versus $14.12 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 a retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other skin disorders in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 23 prescriptions for Acitretin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $295.70 per fill, versus $303.35 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
Famciclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 23 prescriptions for Famciclovir, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $61.27 per fill, versus $36.48 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 to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 76% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $45.30 per fill, versus $38.45 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 20 prescriptions for Imiquimod, about 64% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $16.54 per fill, versus $27.21 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 20 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.41 per fill, versus $7.96 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 19 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 77% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $45.40 per fill, versus $37.24 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 used to treat acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 16 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $22.85 per fill, versus $31.68 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 14 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $7.96 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 14 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9,235.50 per fill, versus $8,998.69 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
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 12 prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $19.27 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
Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 12 prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $11.04 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 11 prescriptions for Humira Pen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $6,933.08 per fill, versus $7,886.69 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
This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Phillip Talbert wrote 11 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $148.00 per fill, versus $112.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Phillip Talbert’s prescriptions
What does Phillip Talbert prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Phillip Talbert's most prescribed medications were Ketoconazole (268), Triamcinolone Acetonide (153) and Doxycycline Hyclate (125).
How does Phillip Talbert's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Phillip Talbert prescribes 12 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 6 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Phillip Talbert 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 North Carolina 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.
