DR. TAMARA R CARLIN MD
Prescription History 1508834607
Internal Medicine in Troy, MI
What does Dr. Carlin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Carlin wrote 5,042 Medicare prescriptions for 80 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 630 prescriptions for 177 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. Carlin prescribes.
Medications 80 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 630 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $7.22 per fill, versus $7.48 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 408 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $9.72 per fill, versus $12.66 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 382 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $19.93 per fill, versus $18.43 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 345 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $12.18 per fill, versus $12.96 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 334 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $12.72 per fill, versus $13.68 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 208 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $7.87 per fill, versus $8.52 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 156 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $5.14 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 138 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $10.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 129 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.83 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 123 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $14.69 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 121 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $16.58 per fill, versus $17.89 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 104 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $10.03 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 91 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $25.09 per fill, versus $20.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 76 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 71 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $87.64 per fill, versus $75.57 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 a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 70 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $25.61 per fill, versus $28.42 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 64 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.47 per fill, versus $4.91 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 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 63 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $11.70 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 58 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $11.55 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 medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 57 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.27 per fill, versus $23.31 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 56 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $23.98 per fill, versus $26.37 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 49 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $12.17 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 43 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 90% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.30 per fill, versus $13.31 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 to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 42 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.59 per fill, versus $12.18 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 42 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $10.57 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 41 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the past.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 40 prescriptions for Boostrix Tdap, about 27% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $74.16 per fill, versus $66.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 39 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.40 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 37 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 75% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $5.07 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, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 37 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.89 per fill, versus $27.32 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 36 prescriptions for Atenolol, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.08 per fill, versus $8.69 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 35 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $32.95 per fill, versus $28.66 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 34 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $14.40 per fill, versus $27.08 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 33 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $30.11 per fill, versus $16.93 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 33 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $18.48 per fill, versus $11.93 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 30 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 66% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $25.79 per fill, versus $24.93 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 30 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $16.24 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.93 per fill, versus $15.48 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 29 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 81% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $6.14 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 28 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $16.97 per fill, versus $12.41 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 28 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 81% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $25.66 per fill, versus $25.85 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 27 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 77% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.65 per fill, versus $5.70 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 26 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $20.32 per fill, versus $14.51 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 25 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 72% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.90 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 25 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.02 per fill, versus $7.72 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 25 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 83% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $28.20 per fill, versus $30.60 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $50.77 per fill, versus $35.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 23 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $43.81 per fill, versus $21.31 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 22 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.94 per fill, versus $12.68 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 25% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $14.20 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 20 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $25.87 per fill, versus $17.46 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 19 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $14.58 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 19 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 22% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $882.24 per fill, versus $945.56 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 vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 19 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $219.83 per fill, versus $206.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 18 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.70 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
This product is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Valsartan, about 71% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $62.05 per fill, versus $76.20 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 17 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 72% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $24.47 per fill, versus $20.81 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 16 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.19 per fill, versus $26.11 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 15 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $40.74 per fill, versus $34.21 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
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 15 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $53.66 per fill, versus $67.66 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.59 per fill, versus $6.67 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.31 per fill, versus $7.36 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 14 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 64% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $24.89 per fill, versus $13.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 13 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.94 per fill, versus $16.85 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $39.87 per fill, versus $39.22 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
Alosetron is used to treat women with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who have diarrhea as the main problem.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Alosetron Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $157.49 per fill, versus $802.17 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $80.49 per fill, versus $102.48 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 21% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $22.90 per fill, versus $17.04 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $40.95 per fill, versus $21.95 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 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $125.89 per fill, versus $193.86 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $19.97 per fill, versus $14.87 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $87.91 per fill, versus $60.26 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.66 per fill, versus $17.35 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 28% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16.50 per fill, versus $11.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $9.27 per fill, versus $19.34 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
Lovastatin 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 11 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 41% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $12.65 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $42.56 per fill, versus $25.23 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 11 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5.37 per fill, versus $22.16 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Carlin wrote 11 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $13.94 per fill, versus $5.94 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. Carlin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Carlin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Carlin's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (630), Levothyroxine Sodium (408) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (382).
How does Dr. Carlin's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 80 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Carlin prescribes 16 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 23 about as often and 41 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Carlin 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 Michigan 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.
