MINHHIEU NGUYEN
Prescription History 1679324693
Nurse Practitioner in Simpsonville, SC
What does Minhhieu Nguyen prescribe?
In 2024, Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 1,429 Medicare prescriptions for 61 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 65 prescriptions for 21 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 Minhhieu Nguyen prescribes.
Medications 61 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
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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 65 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 83% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $6.34 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
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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 59 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $298.25 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 57 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate, about 2.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $30.92 per fill, versus $33.30 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 53 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (152). Medicare paid $17.07 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
Empagliflozin 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 45 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 82% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $329.45 per fill, versus $1,010.62 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
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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 44 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $22.76 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 39 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $19.33 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 37 prescriptions for Insulin Glargine-Yfgn, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $30.46 per fill, versus $49.73 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 35 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $40.77 per fill, versus $153.75 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 32 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $27.60 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 31 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 32% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $28.56 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 31 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $34.86 per fill, versus $6.50 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
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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 30 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (187). Medicare paid $7.65 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.56 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 30 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 61% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $30.65 per fill, versus $23.86 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 29 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $15.67 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 26 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 39% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.01 per fill, versus $8.16 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 25 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.44 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 25 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 24% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $18.81 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 24 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $21.01 per fill, versus $7.64 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 23% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $14.51 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 24 prescriptions for Nystatin, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $23.37 per fill, versus $16.00 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
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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 24 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $25.46 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 23 prescriptions for Lactulose, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $44.89 per fill, versus $25.94 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
Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 22 prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about 85% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $22.19 per fill, versus $58.20 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 22 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $25.39 per fill, versus $132.83 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 22 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 38% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $28.93 per fill, versus $5.97 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 21 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $15.93 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
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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 60% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $18.52 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Klor-Con 10, about 80% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.55 per fill, versus $19.50 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 19 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $5.72 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $36.71 per fill, versus $18.99 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 19 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 39% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $45.46 per fill, versus $31.37 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 19 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $24.22 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 18 prescriptions for Insulin Degludec Pen (U-200), about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $83.27 per fill, versus $234.52 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
This medication is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 18 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 82% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $253.38 per fill, versus $653.36 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 18 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $24.18 per fill, versus $13.82 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 17 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $17.40 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 17 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro, about 90% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $42.90 per fill, versus $75.91 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $50.37 per fill, versus $14.38 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 22% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $43.33 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 certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $24.62 per fill, versus $8.11 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $3.83 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.61 per fill, versus $33.76 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 15 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $36.87 per fill, versus $32.09 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 15 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 33% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $57.69 per fill, versus $18.64 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 14 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $41.88 per fill, versus $6.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 14 prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $6.34 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 34% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.29 per fill, versus $4.82 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 13 prescriptions for Fiasp Flextouch, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $117.29 per fill, versus $726.12 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 13 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.90 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $45.38 per fill, versus $9.85 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 13 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.27 per fill, versus $4.48 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
Bumetanide 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.07 per fill, versus $30.89 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 South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $27.55 per fill, versus $7.73 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Insulin Aspart Flexpen, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $31.48 per fill, versus $69.54 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
This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $43.82 per fill, versus $21.54 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Acetazolamide, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $27.52 per fill, versus $57.77 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 20% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $44.85 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Tirzepatide 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
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 20% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $360.22 per fill, versus $1,270.23 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Minhhieu Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Phenobarbital, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $40.13 per fill, versus $23.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Minhhieu Nguyen’s prescriptions
What does Minhhieu Nguyen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Minhhieu Nguyen's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (65), Eliquis (59) and Albuterol Sulfate (57).
How does Minhhieu Nguyen's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 61 medications with a state comparison, Minhhieu Nguyen prescribes 3 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 10 about as often and 48 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Minhhieu Nguyen 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.
