MARIANA MUREA MD
Prescription History 1396792321
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Winston Salem, NC
What does Dr. Murea prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Murea wrote 190 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Sevelamer Carbonate, with 38 prescriptions for 14 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. Murea prescribes.
Medications 10 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 38 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $134.54 per fill, versus $179.20 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 23 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $9.90 per fill, versus $4.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 23 prescriptions for Prosol, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $336.74 per fill, versus $181.66 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 22 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $7.92 per fill, versus $9.16 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
Lanthanum is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 20 prescriptions for Lanthanum Carbonate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1,122.19 per fill, versus $872.55 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 16 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $4.85 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $5.92 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 19% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $14.39 per fill, versus $7.93 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 11 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $172.62 per fill, versus $29.66 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
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Murea wrote 11 prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $55.46 per fill, versus $80.18 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. Murea’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Murea prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Murea's most prescribed medications were Sevelamer Carbonate (38), Furosemide (23) and Prosol (23).
How does Dr. Murea's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Murea prescribes 2 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Murea 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.
