NICOLE HOUDE PA-C
Prescription History 1689172421
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Charleston, SC
What does Nicole Houde prescribe?
In 2024, Nicole Houde wrote 96 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, with 31 prescriptions for 12 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 Nicole Houde 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Nicole Houde wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 31% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $45.99 per fill, versus $40.93 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Nicole Houde wrote 27 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 22% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $25.69 per fill, versus $24.58 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
Nicole Houde wrote 25 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2.64 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
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
Nicole Houde wrote 13 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 29% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $22.90 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.
Questions about Nicole Houde’s prescriptions
What does Nicole Houde prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Houde's most prescribed medications were Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (31), Methotrexate (27) and Prednisone (25).
How does Nicole Houde's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Nicole Houde prescribes 4 less often than the typical South Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Nicole Houde 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.
