DENISA SAVANNAH PUCKETT MD
Prescription History 1508569401
Family Medicine in Boone, NC
What does Dr. Puckett prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Puckett wrote 268 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 22 prescriptions.
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. Puckett prescribes.
Medications 18 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
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
Dr. Puckett wrote 22 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $4.33 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 21 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $19.07 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 21 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 19% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $5.68 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
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
Dr. Puckett wrote 19 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $7.58 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $1.46 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 18 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $13.44 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
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
Dr. Puckett wrote 18 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $913.07 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 16 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $11.35 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
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
Dr. Puckett wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $7.05 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.09 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $6.69 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
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. Puckett wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $20.07 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 11 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.71 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.98 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
Dr. Puckett wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 10% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.88 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Puckett wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $17.77 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
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. Puckett wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $3.78 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
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
Dr. Puckett wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.98 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.
Questions about Dr. Puckett’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Puckett prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Puckett's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (22), Gabapentin (21) and Lisinopril (21).
How does Dr. Puckett's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Puckett prescribes 18 less often than the typical North Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Puckett 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.
