DR. KHOUA ALEX VANG
Prescription History 1841908407
Nurse Practitioner in Winston Salem, NC
What does Dr. Vang prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Vang wrote 397 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Tramadol Hcl, with 91 prescriptions for 73 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. Vang prescribes.
Medications 8 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Vang wrote 91 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.15 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.
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
Dr. Vang wrote 87 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.11 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.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Vang wrote 83 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $8.28 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Vang wrote 51 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $10.90 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. Vang wrote 41 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $10.02 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Vang wrote 19 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 64% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.42 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Vang wrote 13 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.08 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 medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Vang wrote 12 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.54 per fill, versus $21.67 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. Vang’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Vang prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vang's most prescribed medications were Tramadol Hcl (91), Methylprednisolone (87) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (83).
How does Dr. Vang's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Vang prescribes 2 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 2 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Vang 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.
