RYANN COWART M.D.
Prescription History 1982970760
Family Medicine in Hayesville, NC
What does Dr. Cowart prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cowart wrote 3,491 Medicare prescriptions for 78 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 279 prescriptions for 107 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. Cowart prescribes.
Medications 78 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 279 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $5.92 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
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
Dr. Cowart wrote 242 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $9.08 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 160 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $11.22 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 113 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $10.44 per fill, versus $14.12 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 110 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $6.79 per fill, versus $6.57 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 106 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 2.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $18.86 per fill, versus $23.08 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 105 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $13.65 per fill, versus $15.33 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 96 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $9.05 per fill, versus $13.28 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
Dr. Cowart wrote 83 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $5.92 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 82 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $9.99 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
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
Dr. Cowart wrote 82 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 76% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $7.80 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 82 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.91 per fill, versus $8.42 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 71 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 89% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $3.58 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 69 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.47 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 66 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.54 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 65 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $44.04 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 62 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $30.21 per fill, versus $28.29 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 60 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $9.52 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 60 prescriptions for Ozempic, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1,307.83 per fill, versus $1,259.98 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 55 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $5.40 per fill, versus $7.15 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 52 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $9.86 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 51 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.82 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
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
Dr. Cowart wrote 49 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 87% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.15 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
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
Dr. Cowart wrote 48 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.33 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 47 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 84% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $811.22 per fill, versus $973.00 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 44 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 67% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $7.76 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 43 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,280.64 per fill, versus $1,201.68 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 41 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.88 per fill, versus $14.57 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. Cowart wrote 41 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.64 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $8.80 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 38 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 73% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.19 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
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
Dr. Cowart wrote 37 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $1,067.31 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 37 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $131.26 per fill, versus $118.49 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 33 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 31 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.41 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.
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 30 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $12.87 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 30 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 61% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $14.22 per fill, versus $16.58 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 29 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 78% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $12.51 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 29 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $19.19 per fill, versus $17.71 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 29 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $31.13 per fill, versus $32.24 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 28 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 65% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.39 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 28 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.49 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 25 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 77% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $68.41 per fill, versus $20.88 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 24 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 65% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.99 per fill, versus $12.29 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $32.98 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 23 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,063.22 per fill, versus $1,227.19 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 22 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $351.70 per fill, versus $320.05 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $16.84 per fill, versus $17.12 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 21 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 61% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $6.75 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
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. Cowart wrote 21 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 70% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.41 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 depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 21 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $15.32 per fill, versus $19.60 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 depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 19 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.73 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 19 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.63 per fill, versus $28.04 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 19 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $9.91 per fill, versus $13.53 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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 19 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $7.79 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $12.84 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 used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $7.65 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 17 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $7.71 per fill, versus $17.30 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 17 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $21.15 per fill, versus $29.22 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 17 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.96 per fill, versus $16.24 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 16 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 41% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.27 per fill, versus $43.12 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 skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 16 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4,413.80 per fill, versus $3,929.97 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 16 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,051.38 per fill, versus $879.54 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. Cowart wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.23 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 15 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,938.18 per fill, versus $1,406.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 15 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $55.01 per fill, versus $84.57 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. Cowart wrote 14 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $131.74 per fill, versus $50.92 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 14 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $12.86 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
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. Cowart wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.33 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $17.32 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.
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. Cowart wrote 13 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.68 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 13 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,177.34 per fill, versus $898.18 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 12 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $21.48 per fill, versus $28.36 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
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. Cowart wrote 12 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.82 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 20% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $10.58 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 11 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.62 per fill, versus $9.56 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $19.37 per fill, versus $16.42 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Cowart wrote 11 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,025.71 per fill, versus $1,069.58 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. Cowart’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cowart prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cowart's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (279), Atorvastatin Calcium (242) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (160).
How does Dr. Cowart's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 78 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cowart prescribes 9 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 22 about as often and 47 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cowart 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.
