DR. RICHARD JOSEPTH TAAVON M.D.
Prescription History 1639155195
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Greensboro, NC
What does Dr. Taavon prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Taavon wrote 183 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Estradiol, with 80 prescriptions for 24 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. Taavon prescribes.
Medications 7 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 a hormone.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Taavon wrote 80 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 2.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $20.07 per fill, versus $50.92 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 hormone (estrogen).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Taavon wrote 22 prescriptions for Estradiol (Twice Weekly), about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $105.62 per fill, versus $95.70 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Taavon wrote 20 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $8.27 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Taavon wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.27 per fill, versus $8.57 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Taavon wrote 17 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 71% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $33.38 per fill, versus $35.53 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
Progesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Taavon wrote 14 prescriptions for Progesterone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $30.61 per fill, versus $35.17 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Taavon wrote 12 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 8% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $19.03 per fill, versus $9.86 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. Taavon’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Taavon prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Taavon's most prescribed medications were Estradiol (80), Estradiol (Twice Weekly) (22) and Alendronate Sodium (20).
How does Dr. Taavon's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Taavon prescribes 1 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 1 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Taavon 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.
