SETH CHRISTIAN CARMICHAEL DO
Prescription History 1457082406
Family Medicine in Crittenden, KY
What does Dr. Carmichael prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Carmichael wrote 354 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 42 prescriptions for 23 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. Carmichael prescribes.
Medications 20 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 42 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (203). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $7.42 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 38 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 23% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $10.38 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
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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 23 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 24% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $2.42 per fill, versus $3.77 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 18% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $11.74 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 18 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $5.12 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 18 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $8.16 per fill, versus $10.90 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 11% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (152). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $4.34 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 16 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (183). Medicare paid $27.57 per fill, versus $9.85 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 16 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 20% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $18.74 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $771.18 per fill, versus $796.07 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 17% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $4.11 per fill, versus $3.15 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 9% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $25.73 per fill, versus $16.68 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 14 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 10% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (144). Medicare paid $3.18 per fill, versus $4.78 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $10.70 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 14 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $7.87 per fill, versus $10.91 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 16% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $22.33 per fill, versus $30.42 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 10% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $49.34 per fill, versus $22.41 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
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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 24% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.59 per fill, versus $3.60 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $6.11 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, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Carmichael wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 31% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $24.29 per fill, versus $19.36 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. Carmichael’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Carmichael prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Carmichael's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (42), Gabapentin (38) and Furosemide (23).
How does Dr. Carmichael's prescribing compare with other Kentucky prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Carmichael prescribes 20 less often than the typical Kentucky prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Carmichael 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 Kentucky 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.
