MICHAEL THOMAS MASTROPOLE
Prescription History 1417536459
Internal Medicine in Durham, NC
What does Michael Mastropole prescribe?
In 2024, Michael Mastropole wrote 213 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 25 prescriptions for 24 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 Michael Mastropole prescribes.
Medications 13 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 25 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $15.33 per fill, versus $11.22 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 22 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $825.41 per fill, versus $973.00 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
Michael Mastropole wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $13.63 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $4.04 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 18 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $755.64 per fill, versus $835.47 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 17 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $9.86 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $7.47 per fill, versus $9.41 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $22.56 per fill, versus $16.42 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 14 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $3.46 per fill, versus $6.57 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $19.96 per fill, versus $15.37 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.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 12 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about 64% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $25.59 per fill, versus $50.21 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 11 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1,229.17 per fill, versus $1,259.98 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
Simvastatin 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michael Mastropole wrote 11 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 17% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $7.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Michael Mastropole’s prescriptions
What does Michael Mastropole prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Mastropole's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (25), Jardiance (22) and Losartan Potassium (20).
How does Michael Mastropole's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Michael Mastropole prescribes 13 less often than the typical North Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Michael Mastropole 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.
