KAROLINE REGINA JOHNSON M.D.
Prescription History 1154765345
Internal Medicine in Fort Bragg, NC
What does Dr. Johnson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Johnson wrote 314 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 54 prescriptions for 22 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. Johnson prescribes.
Medications 12 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 54 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 36 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $562.76 per fill, versus $835.47 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 36 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 31 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $2.02 per fill, versus $5.92 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 29 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $4.73 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 25 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.20 per fill, versus $7.93 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 25 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.04 per fill, versus $15.11 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 23 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $6.24 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $4.93 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 15 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $10.33 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. Johnson wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.50 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Johnson wrote 11 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $604.19 per fill, versus $973.00 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. Johnson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Johnson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Johnson's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (54), Eliquis (36) and Pantoprazole Sodium (36).
How does Dr. Johnson's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Johnson prescribes 1 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Johnson 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.
