DOROTHEA EDMUNDS DO
Prescription History 1982979449
Family Medicine in Brighton, MI
What does Dr. Edmunds prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Edmunds wrote 1,219 Medicare prescriptions for 49 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 88 prescriptions for 38 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. Edmunds prescribes.
Medications 49 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 88 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $9.70 per fill, versus $12.66 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 57 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $14.87 per fill, versus $12.96 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 55 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 28% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $11.31 per fill, versus $13.68 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 49 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 36% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $7.48 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 49 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $19.72 per fill, versus $18.43 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 48 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 73% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $4.91 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 37 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 73% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.95 per fill, versus $15.48 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 37 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 42% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $17.42 per fill, versus $14.20 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 36 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $10.57 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 35 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 32% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $16.56 per fill, versus $17.89 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 34 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $14.80 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 33 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.79 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 31 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.59 per fill, versus $11.55 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 31 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 25% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $8.52 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 29 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 28% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $19.92 per fill, versus $14.15 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 29 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.51 per fill, versus $11.70 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 28 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $9.47 per fill, versus $10.03 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 28 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 60% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.41 per fill, versus $4.15 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 27 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 36% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $10.64 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 25 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.60 per fill, versus $13.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 25 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $16.93 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 24 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 70% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $20.81 per fill, versus $25.85 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 35% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $33.02 per fill, versus $35.99 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 22 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $34.35 per fill, versus $27.08 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 22% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $14.86 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 depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 19 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.15 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 17 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 80% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5.49 per fill, versus $22.16 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 17 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $17.65 per fill, versus $19.34 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 15 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $23.65 per fill, versus $26.37 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $1,320.70 per fill, versus $945.56 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 treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 15 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.39 per fill, versus $11.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.07 per fill, versus $10.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.74 per fill, versus $14.15 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 14 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 26% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,077.35 per fill, versus $1,053.23 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 14 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $53.34 per fill, versus $52.92 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 13 prescriptions for Butalb-Acetaminoph-Caff-Codein, about 80% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $94.76 per fill, versus $111.48 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 26% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $20.74 per fill, versus $13.56 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $17.79 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 20% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.95 per fill, versus $12.41 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.17 per fill, versus $17.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 31% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $18.98 per fill, versus $12.18 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 12 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $5.07 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 12 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 36% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.73 per fill, versus $14.50 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 11 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 31% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $14.62 per fill, versus $26.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 11 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1.10 per fill, versus $5.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $29.42 per fill, versus $44.72 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 32% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.68 per fill, versus $7.16 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.63 per fill, versus $5.99 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Edmunds wrote 11 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 27% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $773.09 per fill, versus $1,006.88 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. Edmunds’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Edmunds prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Edmunds's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (88), Losartan Potassium (57) and Atorvastatin Calcium (55).
How does Dr. Edmunds's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 49 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Edmunds prescribes 1 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 2 about as often and 46 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Edmunds 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 Michigan 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.
