SUSAN GEORGE KNOCHE M.D.
Prescription History 1306013321
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Summerville, SC
What does Dr. Knoche prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Knoche wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (sodium, potassium,mag sulfates), with 26 prescriptions for 25 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. Knoche prescribes.
Medications 5 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Knoche wrote 26 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 31% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $65.66 per fill, versus $65.87 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Knoche wrote 24 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.03 per fill, versus $27.92 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Knoche wrote 24 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 88% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.81 per fill, versus $12.76 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 decrease the risk of infection after certain intestinal surgeries.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Knoche wrote 22 prescriptions for Neomycin Sulfate, about 90% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.17 per fill, versus $5.82 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. Knoche wrote 15 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $528.39 per fill, versus $854.65 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. Knoche’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Knoche prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Knoche's most prescribed medications were Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (26), Metronidazole (24) and Ondansetron Odt (24).
How does Dr. Knoche's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Knoche prescribes 3 about as often than the typical South Carolina prescriber and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Knoche 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.
