DEBORAH B RODES D.O.
Prescription History 1629418322
Family Medicine in Charleston, SC
What does Dr. Rodes prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rodes wrote 1,101 Medicare prescriptions for 39 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 119 prescriptions for 68 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. Rodes prescribes.
Medications 39 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 South Carolina prescribers.
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 119 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 64% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (187). Medicare paid $10.95 per fill, versus $10.24 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 75 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (152). Medicare paid $11.78 per fill, versus $10.28 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 69 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $5.96 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 68 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 42% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $5.78 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 55 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 68% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $4.02 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 49 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $6.53 per fill, versus $10.13 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 46 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $16.08 per fill, versus $12.91 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 38 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $14.37 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 36 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $18.65 per fill, versus $9.78 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 33 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.59 per fill, versus $3.93 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 31 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $12.36 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 30 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $6.92 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 29 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $13.83 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 28 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 39% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $30.85 per fill, versus $30.67 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 28 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $8.64 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $14.52 per fill, versus $14.29 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 23 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $714.96 per fill, versus $852.02 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 21 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $32.84 per fill, versus $24.99 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $3.90 per fill, versus $4.54 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 21 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 22% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $25.46 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 17 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 38% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $17.44 per fill, versus $28.56 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $9.63 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 16 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $8.92 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 35% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $8.04 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $11.84 per fill, versus $6.30 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 15 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $13.18 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 14 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $18.68 per fill, versus $9.98 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $139.35 per fill, versus $162.36 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $21.35 per fill, versus $16.43 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 13 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,372.64 per fill, versus $1,292.73 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (131). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $15.06 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 37% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $30.34 per fill, versus $22.26 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 22% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.91 per fill, versus $9.70 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $8.47 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 12 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 36% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.04 per fill, versus $7.45 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 36% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.66 per fill, versus $7.98 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $38.36 per fill, versus $16.72 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 19% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.64 per fill, versus $11.46 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 (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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Rodes wrote 11 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 19% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,159.47 per fill, versus $863.42 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. Rodes’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rodes prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rodes's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (119), Levothyroxine Sodium (75) and Lisinopril (69).
How does Dr. Rodes's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rodes prescribes 39 less often than the typical South Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rodes 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 South 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.
