DONALD DEAN GRAHAM JR. MD
Prescription History 1497737621
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Boone, NC
What does Dr. Graham prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Graham wrote 3,686 Medicare prescriptions for 36 medications. The most prescribed was Azithromycin, with 856 prescriptions for 152 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. Graham prescribes.
Medications 36 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 856 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 25 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $5.72 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 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
Dr. Graham wrote 349 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $934.97 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
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
Dr. Graham wrote 318 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 6.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.94 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
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
Dr. Graham wrote 317 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 4.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $32.03 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 251 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 7.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $498.19 per fill, versus $498.91 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
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
Dr. Graham wrote 219 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 7.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $329.07 per fill, versus $299.43 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 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
Dr. Graham wrote 157 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 6.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $152.07 per fill, versus $147.46 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 123 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 3.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $26.37 per fill, versus $28.04 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 113 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 2.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $696.39 per fill, versus $757.84 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 105 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.23 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
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
Dr. Graham wrote 87 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 3.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $58.92 per fill, versus $65.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 82 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 2.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $571.65 per fill, versus $542.09 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 medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 81 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.12 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 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
Dr. Graham wrote 64 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $94.61 per fill, versus $121.51 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 52 prescriptions for Bevespi Aerosphere, about 2.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $510.90 per fill, versus $481.63 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
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 47 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 2.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $745.84 per fill, versus $679.11 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
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
Dr. Graham wrote 45 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $14.33 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
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
Dr. Graham wrote 41 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $222.09 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 40 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.69 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 38 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $665.61 per fill, versus $651.13 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 36 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $327.93 per fill, versus $276.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 32 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $541.32 per fill, versus $589.90 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 29 prescriptions for Dulera, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $311.14 per fill, versus $380.11 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
Pirfenidone is used to treat a certain lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 28 prescriptions for Pirfenidone, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $703.04 per fill, versus $1,524.47 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
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
Dr. Graham wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.19 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
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
Dr. Graham wrote 20 prescriptions for Breyna, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $185.65 per fill, versus $210.26 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
Benralizumab is used along with other medications to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 17 prescriptions for Fasenra Pen, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5,639.43 per fill, versus $5,723.13 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 16 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $15.94 per fill, versus $17.60 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 along with other medications to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 16 prescriptions for Nucala, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4,281.08 per fill, versus $4,202.28 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 14 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $6.29 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 13 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $312.50 per fill, versus $385.59 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 13 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $771.15 per fill, versus $593.15 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 11 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $313.09 per fill, versus $409.02 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $2.90 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.00 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Graham wrote 11 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $27.02 per fill, versus $29.05 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. Graham’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Graham prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Graham's most prescribed medications were Azithromycin (856), Trelegy Ellipta (349) and Prednisone (318).
How does Dr. Graham's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 36 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Graham prescribes 21 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 5 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Graham 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.
