JOSEPH MICHAEL COLEMAN PA
Prescription History 1740420199
Physician Assistant in Monroe, NC
What does Joseph Coleman prescribe?
In 2024, Joseph Coleman wrote 131 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 28 prescriptions for 28 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 Joseph Coleman 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Coleman wrote 28 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.43 per fill, versus $4.07 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 North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Coleman wrote 24 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $9.06 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Coleman wrote 23 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $62.47 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Coleman wrote 19 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 64% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.88 per fill, versus $7.96 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Coleman wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $17.21 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
Joseph Coleman wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Coleman wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $6.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Joseph Coleman’s prescriptions
What does Joseph Coleman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Coleman's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (28), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (24) and Paxlovid (23).
How does Joseph Coleman's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Joseph Coleman prescribes 2 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Joseph Coleman 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.
