WILLIAM T SUMNER MD
Prescription History 1871579110
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Concord, NC
What does Dr. Sumner prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sumner wrote 1,678 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Clobetasol Propionate, with 216 prescriptions for 148 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. Sumner prescribes.
Medications 26 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 treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 216 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 4.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $34.08 per fill, versus $40.65 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 208 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 5.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.38 per fill, versus $9.97 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 201 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $19.11 per fill, versus $17.86 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 200 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 5.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.48 per fill, versus $12.00 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 175 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 5.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.04 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
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 129 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16.81 per fill, versus $40.76 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 acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 85 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 3.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $17.39 per fill, versus $31.68 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 on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 72 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $70.47 per fill, versus $70.08 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 41 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 75% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $12.39 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 36 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $28.38 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 34 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $25.94 per fill, versus $35.53 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 acne.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 33 prescriptions for Tretinoin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $105.84 per fill, versus $85.94 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 26 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $51.18 per fill, versus $37.24 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 22 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $20.50 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 22 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $14.69 per fill, versus $7.79 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 84% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.11 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 dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 19 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $27.74 per fill, versus $22.26 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 19 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $13.67 per fill, versus $17.60 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
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
Dr. Sumner wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.44 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $64.31 per fill, versus $38.45 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 plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 16 prescriptions for Skyrizi Pen, about 77% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $20,694.02 per fill, versus $20,902.73 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 15 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.89 per fill, versus $9.52 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 14 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $34.52 per fill, versus $41.48 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 13 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $15.47 per fill, versus $22.20 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 medication is used to treat a certain type of skin disorder (dermatitis herpetiformis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 12 prescriptions for Dapsone, about 73% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $76.60 per fill, versus $64.19 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 skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Sumner wrote 12 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 41% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3,719.22 per fill, versus $3,929.97 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. Sumner’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sumner prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sumner's most prescribed medications were Clobetasol Propionate (216), Triamcinolone Acetonide (208) and Ketoconazole (201).
How does Dr. Sumner's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sumner prescribes 10 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 6 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sumner 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.
