MICHELE E HICKMAN PA-C
Prescription History 1184739708
Physician Assistant in Wilmington, NC
What does Michele Hickman prescribe?
In 2024, Michele Hickman wrote 247 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Bupropion Xl (bupropion hcl), with 40 prescriptions.
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 Michele Hickman 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 40 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.97 per fill, versus $22.49 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 28 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $14.18 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 26 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $8.65 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 25 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.73 per fill, versus $21.02 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 25 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.91 per fill, versus $6.29 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 24 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $16.58 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 16 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $10.58 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $10.01 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $19.60 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 bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 13 prescriptions for Vraylar, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,424.25 per fill, versus $1,506.10 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).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 11 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.91 per fill, versus $21.80 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).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Hickman wrote 11 prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $62.64 per fill, versus $59.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Michele Hickman’s prescriptions
What does Michele Hickman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michele Hickman's most prescribed medications were Bupropion Xl (40), Lamotrigine (28) and Trazodone Hcl (26).
How does Michele Hickman's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Michele Hickman 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 Michele Hickman 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.
