DR. BRIAN JOHN BATTERSBY JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1063493708
Specialist in New Bern, NC
What does Dr. Battersby prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Battersby wrote 1,344 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 615 prescriptions for 74 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. Battersby prescribes.
Medications 15 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 615 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 9.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $17.32 per fill, versus $16.42 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 135 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $30.95 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 131 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $20.35 per fill, versus $21.45 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 86 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $22.19 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 83 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 2.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.91 per fill, versus $8.97 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 70 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $14.30 per fill, versus $15.37 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 62 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $7.30 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 47 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.74 per fill, versus $9.06 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 25 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $3.89 per fill, versus $14.65 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 16 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.68 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 16 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.28 per fill, versus $11.30 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 16 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.65 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.35 per fill, versus $9.06 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 14 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.93 per fill, versus $16.95 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Battersby wrote 13 prescriptions for Ibu, about 78% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $5.45 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. Battersby’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Battersby prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Battersby's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (615), Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (135) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (131).
How does Dr. Battersby's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Battersby prescribes 5 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 4 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Battersby 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.
