MRS. MICHELE LYNN RODRIGUEZ DNP
Prescription History 1477049708
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Gastonia, NC
What does Michele Rodriguez prescribe?
In 2024, Michele Rodriguez wrote 4,906 Medicare prescriptions for 123 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 230 prescriptions for 28 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 Michele Rodriguez prescribes.
Medications 123 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
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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 230 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $8.12 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.
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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 202 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $9.52 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 174 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $23.34 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 151 prescriptions for Insulin Glargine Solostar, about 3.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $161.46 per fill, versus $125.30 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 137 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $9.48 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 130 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $14.26 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 114 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $23.00 per fill, versus $21.02 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 109 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $12.53 per fill, versus $12.24 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 109 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $34.48 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 96 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.88 per fill, versus $14.12 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 95 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 87% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $7.04 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 93 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $4.23 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 92 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.66 per fill, versus $6.24 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 88 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $54.95 per fill, versus $8.90 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 88 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $24.39 per fill, versus $15.33 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 87 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.82 per fill, versus $13.02 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 86 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $19.84 per fill, versus $17.71 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 79 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $636.40 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 78 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $10.33 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 77 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $9.63 per fill, versus $8.65 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 70 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $8.26 per fill, versus $7.15 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 68 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $38.08 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 60 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $9.52 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 60 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $4.07 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 59 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $25.45 per fill, versus $28.91 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
Dulaglutide 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 57 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,011.79 per fill, versus $1,201.68 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 56 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $19.18 per fill, versus $7.79 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 56 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.65 per fill, versus $7.30 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 49 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $6.26 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 48 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $27.37 per fill, versus $29.22 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 45 prescriptions for Risperidone, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $13.85 per fill, versus $15.57 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 44 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 80% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $10.58 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 44 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $10.97 per fill, versus $11.96 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 41 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $35.54 per fill, versus $22.51 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 41 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 88% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.03 per fill, versus $11.13 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 40 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $26.16 per fill, versus $13.53 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, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 40 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $19.00 per fill, versus $12.00 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 40 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $12.09 per fill, versus $15.56 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 39 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.67 per fill, versus $6.60 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
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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 39 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $8.71 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 38 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $13.93 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
Pravastatin 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 38 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $18.86 per fill, versus $12.87 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 37 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $40.68 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 37 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 78% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $22.70 per fill, versus $21.67 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 symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 36 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $38.45 per fill, versus $28.17 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $50.49 per fill, versus $21.45 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 33 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $4.21 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.81 per fill, versus $12.84 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 31 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $17.88 per fill, versus $16.95 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 30 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 73% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $28.63 per fill, versus $22.49 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 29 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $41.83 per fill, versus $28.29 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 29 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $16.52 per fill, versus $20.89 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 28 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $25.56 per fill, versus $19.47 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 27 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $22.08 per fill, versus $13.56 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 27 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $599.64 per fill, versus $898.41 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 treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 26 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $24.27 per fill, versus $18.41 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 26 prescriptions for Trueplus Pen Needle, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $61.21 per fill, versus $51.23 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 25 prescriptions for Insulin Aspart Flexpen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $158.54 per fill, versus $116.43 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $49.81 per fill, versus $40.59 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.04 per fill, versus $12.43 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
Fenofibrate 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.81 per fill, versus $23.38 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 26% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $29.44 per fill, versus $60.31 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 control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Primidone, about 71% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $21.25 per fill, versus $22.00 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
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 65% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $20.52 per fill, versus $16.98 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 66% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $6.75 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $12.47 per fill, versus $6.60 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $24.11 per fill, versus $19.60 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Nystatin, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $70.15 per fill, versus $17.97 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $21.70 per fill, versus $16.58 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $13.43 per fill, versus $17.12 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 20 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 74% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $120.18 per fill, versus $155.16 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 20 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $25.36 per fill, versus $28.36 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 20 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $391.33 per fill, versus $55.54 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 19 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $8.09 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 19 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 64% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $8.57 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 19 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $699.83 per fill, versus $813.28 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 84% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $627.62 per fill, versus $414.77 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $8.57 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 41% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $14.70 per fill, versus $21.80 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $15.59 per fill, versus $13.16 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Entresto, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $682.34 per fill, versus $967.10 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1,029.63 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 16 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $86.56 per fill, versus $48.70 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 hormone.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $65.41 per fill, versus $50.92 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $15.05 per fill, versus $17.30 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $5.91 per fill, versus $4.14 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $18.58 per fill, versus $12.29 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 13% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $137.25 per fill, versus $39.74 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
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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $20.26 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
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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.69 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Trintellix, about 66% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $527.33 per fill, versus $603.53 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.36 per fill, versus $9.32 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
Glimepiride 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $13.38 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $26.25 per fill, versus $34.63 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $86.25 per fill, versus $24.42 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Amantadine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $74.28 per fill, versus $38.92 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.80 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $23.72 per fill, versus $20.26 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $13.63 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $181.98 per fill, versus $147.30 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
Tirzepatide 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
Michele Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,092.71 per fill, versus $1,227.19 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.34 per fill, versus $15.82 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $28.05 per fill, versus $23.08 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $21.75 per fill, versus $14.94 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $27.28 per fill, versus $43.12 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
This medication is used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had "mini-strokes" (transient ischemic attacks) or a previous stroke due to a blood clot and are at high risk for another stroke.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Aspirin-Dipyridamole Er, about 78% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $105.32 per fill, versus $122.76 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 combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $567.13 per fill, versus $149.14 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 60% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $217.07 per fill, versus $204.72 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $31.66 per fill, versus $16.37 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $20.37 per fill, versus $17.75 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
This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin disorder (dermatitis herpetiformis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Dapsone, about 73% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $61.24 per fill, versus $64.19 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 product contains 3 different medications: efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Efavirenz-Emtric-Tenofov Disop, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $83.68 per fill, versus $513.07 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.40 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
This product contains 3 different medications: emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Odefsey, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3,910.44 per fill, versus $3,744.55 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $27.08 per fill, versus $30.07 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $25.72 per fill, versus $63.91 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
Roflumilast is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Roflumilast, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $323.03 per fill, versus $76.44 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Verapamil Sr, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $55.49 per fill, versus $88.73 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
Liraglutide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Victoza 3-Pak, about 75% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $867.03 per fill, versus $1,010.70 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 diarrhea.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $71.51 per fill, versus $22.20 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
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $21.36 per fill, versus $22.35 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.87 per fill, versus $14.18 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
Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michele Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Nabumetone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $37.48 per fill, versus $14.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Michele Rodriguez’s prescriptions
What does Michele Rodriguez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michele Rodriguez's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (230), Atorvastatin Calcium (202) and Gabapentin (174).
How does Michele Rodriguez's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 123 medications with a state comparison, Michele Rodriguez prescribes 18 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 34 about as often and 71 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Michele Rodriguez 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.
