KATHERINE C WU MD
Prescription History 1497331821
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Charlottesville, VA
What does Dr. Wu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Wu wrote 1,001 Medicare prescriptions for 31 medications. The most prescribed was Buspirone Hcl, with 78 prescriptions for 17 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. Wu prescribes.
Medications 31 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 78 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $14.93 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 76 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $15.93 per fill, versus $17.11 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 depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 68 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $8.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 61 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $33.51 per fill, versus $24.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 56 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $13.47 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 48 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $22.83 per fill, versus $23.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 48 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.74 per fill, versus $14.24 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $13.49 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.
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 44 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $9.17 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 41 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $20.02 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 39 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 75% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $11.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 36 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $20.58 per fill, versus $10.53 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 30 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 78% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $6.48 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 29 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.61 per fill, versus $14.26 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 28 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $90.62 per fill, versus $65.25 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 26 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.35 per fill, versus $15.31 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 24 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $7.60 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 24 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 75% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $12.73 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 21 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $156.84 per fill, versus $78.97 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 21 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $45.58 per fill, versus $79.54 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 20 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 72% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.35 per fill, versus $8.93 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 18 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $38.73 per fill, versus $68.54 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 17 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,468.65 per fill, versus $1,468.09 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 15 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 77% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $31.36 per fill, versus $50.39 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 15 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 35% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $32.74 per fill, versus $32.60 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 14 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $23.22 per fill, versus $29.45 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 medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, and social measures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 14 prescriptions for Guanfacine Hcl Er, about 76% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $12.65 per fill, versus $32.35 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 11 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.28 per fill, versus $6.54 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 11 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $117.91 per fill, versus $57.95 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $8.58 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wu wrote 11 prescriptions for Trintellix, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $748.55 per fill, versus $610.54 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. Wu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Wu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Wu's most prescribed medications were Buspirone Hcl (78), Quetiapine Fumarate (76) and Trazodone Hcl (68).
How does Dr. Wu's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 31 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Wu prescribes 4 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 11 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Wu 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 Virginia 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.
