DR. JULIE GAY KARNES M.D.
Prescription History 1811997521
Family Medicine in Hillsboro, OH
What does Dr. Karnes prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Karnes wrote 110 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Shingrix (varicella-zoster ge/as01b/pf), with 28 prescriptions for 19 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. Karnes 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
This vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karnes wrote 28 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (178). Medicare paid $214.91 per fill, versus $199.72 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karnes wrote 15 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $6.44 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karnes wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $13.46 per fill, versus $14.20 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
This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karnes wrote 14 prescriptions for Abrysvo, about 10% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $310.13 per fill, versus $292.71 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karnes wrote 14 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $8.86 per fill, versus $9.54 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karnes wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 25% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1.34 per fill, versus $3.48 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karnes wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $11.97 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. Karnes’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Karnes prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Karnes's most prescribed medications were Shingrix (28), Ciprofloxacin Hcl (15) and Gabapentin (15).
How does Dr. Karnes's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Karnes prescribes 7 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Karnes 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 Ohio 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.
