DR. CHRISTIE B MINA M.D.
Prescription History 1194737726
Neurological Surgery in Greenville, SC
What does Dr. Mina prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mina wrote 866 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 233 prescriptions for 75 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. Mina prescribes.
Medications 17 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 233 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $14.72 per fill, versus $15.01 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 109 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 3.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.32 per fill, versus $10.95 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 104 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $14.38 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 59 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.41 per fill, versus $3.93 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 44 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $29.08 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 44 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $24.99 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 41 prescriptions for Baclofen, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.21 per fill, versus $16.91 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 40 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 89% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $74.12 per fill, versus $28.56 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 27 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 69% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $6.14 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 27 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.01 per fill, versus $9.65 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
Naloxone is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 26 prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $64.63 per fill, versus $65.02 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $6.38 per fill, versus $18.99 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 22 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $8.77 per fill, versus $42.60 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 20 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $7.64 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $27.15 per fill, versus $23.86 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.66 per fill, versus $6.50 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Mina wrote 11 prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $24.60 per fill, versus $110.73 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. Mina’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mina prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mina's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (233), Methocarbamol (109) and Oxycodone Hcl (104).
How does Dr. Mina's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mina prescribes 3 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 6 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mina 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.
