CLIFF L. KING M.D.
Prescription History 1972508521
Internal Medicine in Lawrenceville, GA
What does Dr. King prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. King wrote 2,670 Medicare prescriptions for 62 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 231 prescriptions for 63 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. King prescribes.
Medications 62 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 Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 231 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 169 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $13.00 per fill, versus $9.49 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 122 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 63% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $8.12 per fill, versus $8.21 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 95 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 82% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $5.81 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 94 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 92 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $6.21 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 87 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $11.60 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 84 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 77% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $15.52 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 82 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.53 per fill, versus $14.27 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 79 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 65% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $11.77 per fill, versus $8.23 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 61 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 75% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $3.92 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 61 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $7.70 per fill, versus $10.39 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 anxiety.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 56 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.05 per fill, versus $11.68 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 56 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 41% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (137). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $10.89 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 51 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $11.52 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 50 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $7.37 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 49 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $8.62 per fill, versus $13.60 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
Pravastatin 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 48 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $11.68 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 46 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $7.85 per fill, versus $24.33 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 44 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $7.48 per fill, versus $9.84 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 44 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 41% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $11.86 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 40 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 66% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $19.80 per fill, versus $18.91 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 40 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 61% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.58 per fill, versus $3.58 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 39 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $16.40 per fill, versus $35.41 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 38 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $11.47 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 37 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.12 per fill, versus $12.02 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 36 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 41% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $20.49 per fill, versus $15.39 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 34 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 63% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $3.75 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.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 34 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.11 per fill, versus $8.19 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 32 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $10.65 per fill, versus $7.23 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 32 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.28 per fill, versus $8.89 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 31 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $8.81 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 31 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $4.36 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 39% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $5.50 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 30 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $31.50 per fill, versus $26.43 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 28 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 30% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $5.59 per fill, versus $4.36 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 27 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 64% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16.18 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Simvastatin 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 27 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 40% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $11.88 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Lovastatin 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 24 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 82% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $12.83 per fill, versus $8.95 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 22 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 66% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $6.79 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 22 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.87 per fill, versus $6.15 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 80% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.54 per fill, versus $7.67 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 36% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $15.40 per fill, versus $13.08 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 22 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $109.82 per fill, versus $19.38 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 a hormone.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 21 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $43.05 per fill, versus $43.78 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 21 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 74% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.61 per fill, versus $12.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 19 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $26.78 per fill, versus $32.48 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 18 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.38 per fill, versus $22.33 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 17 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.19 per fill, versus $13.78 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 17 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 33% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.45 per fill, versus $7.88 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $8.61 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.44 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 15 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 36% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $64.37 per fill, versus $82.65 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 14 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 64% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $26.80 per fill, versus $16.30 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 13 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 17% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $1.97 per fill, versus $9.62 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 insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 36% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $15.60 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 29% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.15 per fill, versus $7.33 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 12 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $13.17 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 12 prescriptions for Testosterone, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $97.64 per fill, versus $185.49 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 25% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,014.90 per fill, versus $878.86 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 11 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 13% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $4.42 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. King wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $245.79 per fill, versus $43.51 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. King’s prescriptions
What does Dr. King prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. King's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (231), Levothyroxine Sodium (169) and Atorvastatin Calcium (122).
How does Dr. King's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 62 medications with a state comparison, Dr. King prescribes 5 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 12 about as often and 45 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. King 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 Georgia 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.
