DAREN DIIORIO MD
Prescription History 1124480421
Dermatology in Charlotte, NC
What does Dr. Diiorio prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Diiorio wrote 1,341 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Ketoconazole, with 252 prescriptions for 151 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. Diiorio prescribes.
Medications 23 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
Dr. Diiorio wrote 252 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $14.86 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
Dr. Diiorio wrote 202 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 5.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.08 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 184 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 4.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $43.39 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 to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 97 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 3.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16.79 per fill, versus $14.93 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
This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 92 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $77.80 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 69 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.57 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
This medication is used to treat acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 52 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $33.26 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 52 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $48.89 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 42 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $35.35 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 41 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $20.96 per fill, versus $22.20 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
Dr. Diiorio wrote 37 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $37.62 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
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 27 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 87% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $42.71 per fill, versus $26.46 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 to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 25 prescriptions for Skyrizi Pen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $21,667.08 per fill, versus $20,902.73 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 24 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $12.39 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 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
Dr. Diiorio wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.70 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 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
Dr. Diiorio wrote 22 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $106.12 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.
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
Dr. Diiorio wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.49 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.06 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 14 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.77 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
This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 13 prescriptions for Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens), about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $10,190.06 per fill, versus $7,998.79 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 certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 13 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4,112.14 per fill, versus $3,929.97 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Diiorio wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 13% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $41.44 per fill, versus $34.63 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
Dr. Diiorio wrote 11 prescriptions for Tretinoin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $67.17 per fill, versus $85.94 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. Diiorio’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Diiorio prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Diiorio's most prescribed medications were Ketoconazole (252), Triamcinolone Acetonide (202) and Clobetasol Propionate (184).
How does Dr. Diiorio's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Diiorio prescribes 10 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 4 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Diiorio 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.
