MR. JOEL CRIST REYNOLDS MD
Prescription History 1972613321
Urology in Edenton, NC
What does Dr. Reynolds prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Reynolds wrote 1,731 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Tamsulosin Hcl, with 662 prescriptions for 168 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. Reynolds prescribes.
Medications 24 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 662 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 7.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $11.63 per fill, versus $13.02 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 used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 235 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 5.7 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $684.14 per fill, versus $618.02 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 210 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 3.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.04 per fill, versus $12.39 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 88 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.26 per fill, versus $15.82 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 65 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $80.65 per fill, versus $60.27 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 44 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.53 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 40 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $28.67 per fill, versus $14.51 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
Dr. Reynolds wrote 39 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.50 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
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 39 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $98.42 per fill, versus $86.90 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 33 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 78% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15,194.91 per fill, versus $13,207.24 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 31 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.40 per fill, versus $6.29 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 29 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 87% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $44.23 per fill, versus $33.07 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 25 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 60% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11.97 per fill, versus $20.79 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
Bicalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 24 prescriptions for Bicalutamide, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.95 per fill, versus $27.18 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 23 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.73 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 certain bladder problems such as the inability to urinate or empty the bladder completely due to certain causes (such as surgery, bladder muscle problems).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 22 prescriptions for Bethanechol Chloride, about 75% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $86.91 per fill, versus $49.75 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 21 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.70 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
This medication is used to treat overactive bladder.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 20 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $731.19 per fill, versus $692.82 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
Tadalafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 15 prescriptions for Tadalafil, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.19 per fill, versus $264.97 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 in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 15 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $28.20 per fill, versus $34.60 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 a hormone.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 14 prescriptions for Premarin, about 79% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $438.70 per fill, versus $373.24 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 14 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $136.19 per fill, versus $150.52 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.28 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Reynolds wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.42 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 Dr. Reynolds’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Reynolds prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Reynolds's most prescribed medications were Tamsulosin Hcl (662), Myrbetriq (235) and Finasteride (210).
How does Dr. Reynolds's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Reynolds prescribes 10 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 5 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Reynolds 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.
