DANIEL KE PU
Prescription History 1982960746
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Charlotte, NC
What does Daniel Pu prescribe?
In 2024, Daniel Pu wrote 571 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Clopidogrel (clopidogrel bisulfate), with 102 prescriptions for 51 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 Daniel Pu 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 102 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.72 per fill, versus $10.33 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 83 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,002.71 per fill, versus $967.10 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 77 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.76 per fill, versus $4.73 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 59 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 2.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $492.99 per fill, versus $580.91 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 54 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $10.93 per fill, versus $12.24 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
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
Daniel Pu wrote 37 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $9.15 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 35 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $612.94 per fill, versus $835.47 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 33 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $7.93 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 21 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 19% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $9.16 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 North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 21 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $11.79 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
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
Daniel Pu wrote 21 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 41% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1.61 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 15 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $848.88 per fill, versus $898.41 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Daniel Pu wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $6.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Daniel Pu’s prescriptions
What does Daniel Pu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Daniel Pu's most prescribed medications were Clopidogrel (102), Entresto (83) and Furosemide (77).
How does Daniel Pu's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Daniel Pu prescribes 3 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 1 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Daniel Pu 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.
