DR. JOSEPH ANTHONY GUZZO M.D.
Prescription History 1881680098
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Raleigh, NC
What does Dr. Guzzo prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Guzzo wrote 517 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 66 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. Guzzo prescribes.
Medications 17 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 66 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $1,289.86 per fill, versus $835.47 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 64 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.58 per fill, versus $7.93 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 55 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $10.19 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 47 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.58 per fill, versus $22.51 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 42 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $16.12 per fill, versus $9.41 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 41 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $9.16 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 32 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $11.43 per fill, versus $5.92 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 24 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $23.31 per fill, versus $10.33 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 21 prescriptions for Entresto, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,183.79 per fill, versus $967.10 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 21 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.79 per fill, versus $6.24 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 18 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $15.44 per fill, versus $17.30 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 23% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $4.14 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $27.14 per fill, versus $6.57 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 14 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $99.79 per fill, versus $77.64 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $21.29 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $19.76 per fill, versus $11.22 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
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Guzzo wrote 11 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $57.18 per fill, versus $52.62 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. Guzzo’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Guzzo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Guzzo's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (66), Carvedilol (64) and Metoprolol Succinate (55).
How does Dr. Guzzo's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Guzzo prescribes 1 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 1 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Guzzo 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.
