MR. EKREM KUTLUAY M.D.
Prescription History 1083661920
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Charleston, SC
What does Dr. Kutluay prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kutluay wrote 402 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Levetiracetam, with 111 prescriptions for 34 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. Kutluay prescribes.
Medications 13 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 111 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 2.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $47.05 per fill, versus $31.37 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 53 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $18.12 per fill, versus $13.90 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 51 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $75.14 per fill, versus $110.93 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 38 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $74.06 per fill, versus $54.89 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 with other medications to help control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 36 prescriptions for Clobazam, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $112.21 per fill, versus $110.05 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
Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 18 prescriptions for Zonisamide, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $47.99 per fill, versus $28.39 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 17 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.66 per fill, versus $11.46 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 control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 16 prescriptions for Phenobarbital, about 76% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $16.58 per fill, versus $23.50 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
Rufinamide is used with other medications to prevent or control seizures (epilepsy) associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Fewer than five South Carolina prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 13 prescriptions for Levetiracetam Er, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $148.52 per fill, versus $66.64 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.87 per fill, versus $14.43 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $67.70 per fill, versus $37.85 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Kutluay wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.93 per fill, versus $16.72 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. Kutluay’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kutluay prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kutluay's most prescribed medications were Levetiracetam (111), Lamotrigine (53) and Lacosamide (51).
How does Dr. Kutluay's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kutluay prescribes 2 more often than the typical South 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. Kutluay 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 South 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.
