NICOLE ALICIA GONZALES M.D
Prescription History 1598089997
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Thomasville, NC
What does Dr. Gonzales prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gonzales wrote 354 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone/umeclidin/vilanter), with 85 prescriptions for 33 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. Gonzales prescribes.
Medications 12 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
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. Gonzales wrote 85 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $711.89 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
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. Gonzales wrote 66 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $26.17 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
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. Gonzales wrote 36 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.76 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
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. Gonzales wrote 30 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.32 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 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. Gonzales wrote 29 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $75.08 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 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. Gonzales wrote 17 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 61% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $288.35 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
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. Gonzales wrote 17 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $76.46 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gonzales wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.99 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gonzales wrote 16 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $658.53 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
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. Gonzales wrote 14 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $847.70 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gonzales wrote 14 prescriptions for Dulera, about 78% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $358.55 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
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. Gonzales wrote 14 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $413.27 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.
Questions about Dr. Gonzales’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gonzales prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gonzales's most prescribed medications were Trelegy Ellipta (85), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (66) and Fluticasone Propionate (36).
How does Dr. Gonzales's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gonzales prescribes 1 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 3 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gonzales 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.
