DENNIS DUANE SMITH FNP-BC
Prescription History 1205690039
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Manistique, MI
What does Dennis Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Dennis Smith wrote 367 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (amoxicillin/potassium clav), with 66 prescriptions for 64 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 Dennis Smith 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 Michigan prescribers.
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 Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 66 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $8.87 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 Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 40 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $12.40 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 Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 40 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.63 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 39 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 84% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.54 per fill, versus $4.15 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 36 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $12.17 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 33 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $4.02 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 28 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 81% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $5.19 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 Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 25 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 86% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 75% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $8.48 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 23% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $21.35 per fill, versus $35.99 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 15 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 83% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $166.47 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dennis Smith wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.29 per fill, versus $5.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dennis Smith’s prescriptions
What does Dennis Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dennis Smith's most prescribed medications were Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (66), Cefdinir (40) and Methylprednisolone (40).
How does Dennis Smith's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dennis Smith prescribes 4 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 5 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dennis Smith 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 Michigan 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.
