DR. DUNCAN FAGUNDUS MD
Prescription History 1972506921
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Greenville, NC
What does Dr. Fagundus prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Fagundus wrote 6,209 Medicare prescriptions for 57 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 1,216 prescriptions for 280 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. Fagundus prescribes.
Medications 57 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
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. Fagundus wrote 1,216 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 24 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.22 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
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. Fagundus wrote 772 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 7.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $15.01 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 466 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 5.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $30.16 per fill, versus $34.63 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 416 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 4.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $15.37 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 264 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 6.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $20.78 per fill, versus $22.19 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 193 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $19.16 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.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 188 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 5.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.06 per fill, versus $6.52 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 187 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 3.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $4.21 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 181 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 3.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $21.02 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 178 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 3.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $8.90 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 158 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 3.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.22 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 154 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 3.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $8.27 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 154 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.04 per fill, versus $7.30 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 123 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $47.10 per fill, versus $52.93 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 112 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $8.65 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 104 prescriptions for Humira Pen, about 5.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $7,532.08 per fill, versus $7,886.69 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 91 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $44.54 per fill, versus $28.91 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 in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 86 prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about 1.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7,712.04 per fill, versus $7,848.77 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 81 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7,427.90 per fill, versus $8,998.69 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 66 prescriptions for Sulindac, about 2.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.85 per fill, versus $16.44 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 63 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.77 per fill, versus $27.35 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 59 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $84.17 per fill, versus $110.38 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 59 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.70 per fill, versus $21.67 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 56 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 60% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $29.50 per fill, versus $60.31 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 55 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $45.33 per fill, versus $46.21 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
This medication is used alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 51 prescriptions for Enbrel Mini, about 1.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8,713.57 per fill, versus $7,864.96 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 alone or in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 50 prescriptions for Enbrel, about 2.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $8,574.35 per fill, versus $7,713.61 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 43 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.14 per fill, versus $8.09 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 43 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $10.90 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
Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 37 prescriptions for Xeljanz Xr, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6,026.15 per fill, versus $6,059.19 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 36 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $26.95 per fill, versus $11.30 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
Diclofenac is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 29 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium-Misoprostol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $70.00 per fill, versus $117.22 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
Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 29 prescriptions for Nabumetone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.28 per fill, versus $14.79 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 25 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.17 per fill, versus $14.40 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 25 prescriptions for Etodolac, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $39.98 per fill, versus $30.31 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 24 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 90% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $8.31 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 24 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 80% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.20 per fill, versus $8.97 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
This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 24 prescriptions for Otezla, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $4,551.93 per fill, versus $4,838.04 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
Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis-pcJIA).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 22 prescriptions for Xeljanz, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $4,693.01 per fill, versus $5,741.86 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
Prednisolone is a man-made form of a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) made by the adrenal gland.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $45.25 per fill, versus $16.74 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
Denosumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 20 prescriptions for Prolia, about 69% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,766.06 per fill, versus $1,726.09 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
Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis- pJIA).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 19 prescriptions for Rinvoq, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6,314.86 per fill, versus $6,793.13 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
Febuxostat is used to lower uric acid levels in people with gout.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 18 prescriptions for Febuxostat, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $98.92 per fill, versus $80.65 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 17 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $57.44 per fill, versus $62.89 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 15 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.76 per fill, versus $15.56 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 14 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about 66% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $14.65 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 14 prescriptions for Cevimeline Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $106.53 per fill, versus $178.37 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $4.94 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.81 per fill, versus $27.09 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. Fagundus wrote 14 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.95 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
This medication is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain inflammatory conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 13 prescriptions for Cimzia (2 Pack), about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $5,974.92 per fill, versus $6,476.11 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 13 prescriptions for Diclofenac Potassium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $22.60 per fill, versus $44.44 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 13 prescriptions for Orencia, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4,220.46 per fill, versus $4,814.11 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 rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis-PJIA, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis-SJIA).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 12 prescriptions for Actemra Actpen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4,605.26 per fill, versus $3,879.30 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
Ambrisentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 12 prescriptions for Ambrisentan, about 26% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,264.07 per fill, versus $2,724.73 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.45 per fill, versus $5.44 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 depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Fagundus wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $22.49 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. Fagundus’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Fagundus prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Fagundus's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (1,216), Methotrexate (772) and Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (466).
How does Dr. Fagundus's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 57 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Fagundus prescribes 28 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 13 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Fagundus 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.
