DR. DAVID S. GREGORY M.D.
Prescription History 1275532921
Family Medicine in Roanoke, VA
What does Dr. Gregory prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gregory wrote 851 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 99 prescriptions for 39 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. Gregory prescribes.
Medications 29 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 Virginia 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 99 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 86 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 83% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $6.16 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 81 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 49 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $995.85 per fill, versus $1,205.55 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 42 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $12.96 per fill, versus $10.42 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 39 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $2.16 per fill, versus $3.88 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 39 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 81% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,157.65 per fill, versus $1,032.96 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 28 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.56 per fill, versus $14.95 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 28 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $13.47 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 27 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 30% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $19.54 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 26 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.36 per fill, versus $8.58 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 24 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $12.97 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 36% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $35.89 per fill, versus $26.36 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 23 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $1,386.07 per fill, versus $886.94 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $6.76 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, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 22 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.35 per fill, versus $9.17 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 20 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $8.76 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 18 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $33.46 per fill, versus $28.31 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 17 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.09 per fill, versus $10.28 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $6.35 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $6.11 per fill, versus $8.85 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
Pravastatin 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 14 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $11.34 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 20% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 25% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $30.14 per fill, versus $12.51 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $24.39 per fill, versus $18.38 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 13 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $115.63 per fill, versus $129.92 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 12 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $26.58 per fill, versus $29.72 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Gregory wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $12.72 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. Gregory’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gregory prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gregory's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (99), Lisinopril (86) and Amlodipine Besylate (81).
How does Dr. Gregory's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gregory prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 26 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gregory 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 Virginia 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.
