MATTHEW C WALLEN MD
Prescription History 1962442921
Emergency Medicine in Moncks Corner, SC
What does Dr. Wallen prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Wallen wrote 223 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Cefdinir, with 42 prescriptions for 42 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. Wallen prescribes.
Medications 9 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Wallen wrote 42 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.43 per fill, versus $14.29 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Wallen wrote 42 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.15 per fill, versus $12.76 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Wallen wrote 41 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $4.86 per fill, versus $42.60 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Wallen wrote 27 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 81% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.48 per fill, versus $7.98 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Wallen wrote 17 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $20.10 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Wallen wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $7.64 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 medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Wallen wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $14.38 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Wallen wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.17 per fill, versus $13.37 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 South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Wallen wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 20% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1.80 per fill, versus $3.83 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. Wallen’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Wallen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Wallen's most prescribed medications were Cefdinir (42), Ondansetron Odt (42) and Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (41).
How does Dr. Wallen's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Wallen prescribes 2 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 1 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Wallen 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 South 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.
