MICHAEL THOMAS WHITEHURST PA-C
Prescription History 1841753654
Physician Assistant in Raleigh, NC
What does Michael Whitehurst prescribe?
In 2024, Michael Whitehurst wrote 101 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Meloxicam, with 33 prescriptions for 31 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 Michael Whitehurst 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michael Whitehurst wrote 33 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1.82 per fill, versus $4.21 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Michael Whitehurst wrote 27 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 75% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $28.91 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 North Carolina prescribers
Michael Whitehurst wrote 27 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.00 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
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
Michael Whitehurst wrote 14 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.85 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 Michael Whitehurst’s prescriptions
What does Michael Whitehurst prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Whitehurst's most prescribed medications were Meloxicam (33), Diclofenac Sodium (27) and Prednisone (27).
How does Michael Whitehurst's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Michael Whitehurst prescribes 1 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Michael Whitehurst 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.
