DR. MEREDITH LAWSON PARNELL DNP, FNP-BC
Prescription History 1831808708
Nurse Practitioner in Winston Salem, NC
What does Dr. Parnell prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Parnell wrote 319 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 99 prescriptions for 17 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. Parnell prescribes.
Medications 9 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Parnell wrote 99 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $19.28 per fill, versus $16.42 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Parnell wrote 49 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $73.91 per fill, versus $18.38 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Parnell wrote 47 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $6.63 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Parnell wrote 35 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $32.29 per fill, versus $21.45 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Parnell wrote 24 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $22.06 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Parnell wrote 22 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $14.78 per fill, versus $31.41 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Parnell wrote 16 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $38.55 per fill, versus $29.01 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Parnell wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $60.31 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Parnell wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $7.30 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. Parnell’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Parnell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Parnell's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (99), Hydromorphone Hcl (49) and Gabapentin (47).
How does Dr. Parnell's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Parnell prescribes 2 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Parnell 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.
