HANNA BETH FREEMAN MD, PHD
Prescription History 1154880201
Internal Medicine in Asheville, NC
What does Dr. Freeman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Freeman wrote 196 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 26 prescriptions for 21 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. Freeman prescribes.
Medications 11 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
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. Freeman wrote 26 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.29 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Freeman wrote 26 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $7.04 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Freeman wrote 21 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.85 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
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. Freeman wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.90 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Freeman wrote 18 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 65% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.20 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
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. Freeman wrote 17 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $580.66 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Freeman wrote 15 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.33 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Freeman wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $13.93 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
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. Freeman wrote 13 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $4.01 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Freeman wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $10.19 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Freeman wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $2.71 per fill, versus $9.16 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. Freeman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Freeman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Freeman's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (26), Metoprolol Succinate (26) and Pantoprazole Sodium (21).
How does Dr. Freeman's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Freeman prescribes 11 less often than the typical North Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Freeman 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.
