JOSEPH D MARIANO PA-C
Prescription History 1962267310
Physician Assistant in Andrews, NC
What does Joseph Mariano prescribe?
In 2024, Joseph Mariano wrote 247 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Azithromycin, with 39 prescriptions for 35 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 Joseph Mariano prescribes.
Medications 13 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 39 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $5.72 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
Joseph Mariano wrote 27 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.21 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 22 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 79% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.17 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 22 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 88% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.21 per fill, versus $17.21 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $25.73 per fill, versus $28.29 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 20 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.20 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.95 per fill, versus $15.33 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $4.50 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.50 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $1.95 per fill, versus $7.15 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
Joseph Mariano wrote 12 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $4.62 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Joseph Mariano wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $10.74 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
Joseph Mariano wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $22.54 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.
Questions about Joseph Mariano’s prescriptions
What does Joseph Mariano prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Mariano's most prescribed medications were Azithromycin (39), Prednisone (27) and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (22).
How does Joseph Mariano's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Joseph Mariano prescribes 3 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Joseph Mariano 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.
