DR. BRENDA SUE WILLIS M.D.
Prescription History 1831372721
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Lincolnton, NC
What does Dr. Willis prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Willis wrote 947 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Buprenorphine Hcl, with 120 prescriptions for 11 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. Willis prescribes.
Medications 29 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
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 120 prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $70.40 per fill, versus $44.45 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 treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 115 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 3.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $32.59 per fill, versus $32.79 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 104 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $6.33 per fill, versus $4.85 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 69 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $13.32 per fill, versus $19.60 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 57 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.89 per fill, versus $43.12 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 46 prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $102.68 per fill, versus $108.75 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
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 35 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $230.01 per fill, versus $141.01 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 33 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $16.58 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 29 prescriptions for Diazepam, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.29 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 28 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $8.65 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 26 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $5.12 per fill, versus $8.09 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 combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 25 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $49.05 per fill, versus $53.67 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 24 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $8.07 per fill, versus $15.37 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 22 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $21.02 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 19 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,352.40 per fill, versus $1,506.10 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 17 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $10.58 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $10.01 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 16 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $6.60 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 16 prescriptions for Suboxone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $812.46 per fill, versus $517.43 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.90 per fill, versus $13.93 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 15 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.38 per fill, versus $6.29 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 14 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $10.11 per fill, versus $15.57 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
This combination medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 13 prescriptions for Auvelity, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $990.91 per fill, versus $1,035.88 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 13 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $13.53 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 13 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $819.76 per fill, versus $146.25 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $27.47 per fill, versus $44.86 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 12 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.27 per fill, versus $14.18 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 11 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $17.39 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Willis wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.22 per fill, versus $20.88 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. Willis’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Willis prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Willis's most prescribed medications were Buprenorphine Hcl (120), Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (115) and Alprazolam (104).
How does Dr. Willis's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Willis prescribes 6 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 2 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Willis 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.
