DR. CHARLES L SMITH MD
Prescription History 1609335751
Family Medicine - Sleep Medicine in Macon, GA
What does Dr. Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Smith wrote 158 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Zolpidem Tartrate, with 76 prescriptions for 73 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. Smith prescribes.
Medications 4 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 Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 76 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $0.99 per fill, versus $6.19 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 38 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $5.95 per fill, versus $7.74 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 26 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.58 per fill, versus $34.39 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 18 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $13.60 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. Smith’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Smith's most prescribed medications were Zolpidem Tartrate (76), Trazodone Hcl (38) and Doxepin Hcl (26).
How does Dr. Smith's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Smith prescribes 1 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 1 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Smith 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 Georgia 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.
