JOSEPH MICHAEL JAFFKE PA
Prescription History 1467057521
Family Medicine in North Charleston, SC
What does Joseph Jaffke prescribe?
In 2024, Joseph Jaffke wrote 736 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine), with 99 prescriptions for 15 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 Joseph Jaffke prescribes.
Medications 28 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 99 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 2.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $26.11 per fill, versus $27.75 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 65 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 81% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $2.87 per fill, versus $5.04 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 47 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.83 per fill, versus $5.57 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 44 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 71% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $5.99 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 depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 33 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 79% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $25.49 per fill, versus $25.19 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 anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 32 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $14.09 per fill, versus $13.59 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 32 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.69 per fill, versus $7.14 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).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 30 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $25.66 per fill, versus $24.99 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 depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 27 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $22.07 per fill, versus $8.64 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).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $20.39 per fill, versus $9.63 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 South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 25 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $8.92 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 24 prescriptions for Vraylar, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,819.26 per fill, versus $1,502.54 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
Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 21 prescriptions for Vyvanse, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $372.31 per fill, versus $403.45 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 treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 20 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $59.26 per fill, versus $42.43 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 20 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 37% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.50 per fill, versus $16.72 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 19 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $15.05 per fill, versus $26.02 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 depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 19 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $21.15 per fill, versus $18.64 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 18 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16.75 per fill, versus $13.90 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 16 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 42% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $26.46 per fill, versus $51.11 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 16 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $16.10 per fill, versus $15.01 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 anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 16 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.15 per fill, versus $5.97 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.59 per fill, versus $11.46 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 13 prescriptions for Quviviq, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $494.01 per fill, versus $496.15 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 medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $21.27 per fill, versus $16.46 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 12 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.57 per fill, versus $13.27 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 12 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 37% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $10.54 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 depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 12 prescriptions for Trintellix, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $461.56 per fill, versus $630.49 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Joseph Jaffke wrote 12 prescriptions for Ziprasidone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $24.60 per fill, versus $56.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Joseph Jaffke’s prescriptions
What does Joseph Jaffke prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Jaffke's most prescribed medications were Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (99), Alprazolam (65) and Diazepam (47).
How does Joseph Jaffke's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Joseph Jaffke prescribes 2 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 7 about as often and 19 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Joseph Jaffke 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.
