MARK LELAND MALTON MD
Prescription History 1629068283
Ophthalmology in Charlotte, NC
What does Dr. Malton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Malton wrote 413 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (neomycin/polymyxin b/dexametha), with 135 prescriptions for 103 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. Malton prescribes.
Medications 10 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 medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 135 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 2.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.61 per fill, versus $11.68 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 68 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $11.96 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 54 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.13 per fill, versus $16.53 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 52 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $32.88 per fill, versus $39.74 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 eye infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 23 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.26 per fill, versus $15.01 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 pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 19 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $14.27 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
This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 18 prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $14.59 per fill, versus $23.10 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 contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 16 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $22.25 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 16 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $11.66 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 medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Malton wrote 12 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $48.41 per fill, versus $47.31 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. Malton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Malton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Malton's most prescribed medications were Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (135), Latanoprost (68) and Erythromycin (54).
How does Dr. Malton's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Malton prescribes 2 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Malton 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.
