CYNTHIA DUCK MD
Prescription History 1922531334
Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in Mountain Brk, AL
What does Dr. Duck prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Duck wrote 176 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 33 prescriptions for 33 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. Duck prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Alabama prescribers.
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Duck wrote 33 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1.62 per fill, versus $4.18 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Duck wrote 32 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $7.50 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Duck wrote 32 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $3.37 per fill, versus $25.43 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Duck wrote 27 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 35% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $2.24 per fill, versus $6.42 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Duck wrote 21 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 65% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.00 per fill, versus $14.31 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Duck wrote 20 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 72% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.79 per fill, versus $16.89 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 or prevent eye infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Duck wrote 11 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 33% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $38.50 per fill, versus $47.73 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. Duck’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Duck prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Duck's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (33), Cephalexin (32) and Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (32).
How does Dr. Duck's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Duck prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Alabama prescriber and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Duck 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 Alabama 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.
