JULIA TERESE HUGHES M.D.
Prescription History 1982996385
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Raleigh, NC
What does Dr. Hughes prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hughes wrote 1,325 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Ondansetron Hcl, with 222 prescriptions for 196 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. Hughes prescribes.
Medications 32 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
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 North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 222 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 7.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $10.74 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. Hughes wrote 171 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $17.79 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 104 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $71.38 per fill, versus $67.00 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 71 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 85% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $18.19 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
This product is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 57 prescriptions for Sutab, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $160.67 per fill, versus $161.71 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 51 prescriptions for Linzess, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $829.92 per fill, versus $783.57 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 46 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $38.68 per fill, versus $34.77 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 45 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7,690.36 per fill, versus $8,998.69 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 certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 44 prescriptions for Mesalamine Er, about 2.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $577.11 per fill, versus $223.81 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 44 prescriptions for Trulance, about 2.1 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $661.59 per fill, versus $732.53 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 36 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $80.54 per fill, versus $55.54 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 34 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $575.44 per fill, versus $415.09 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 33 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $17.97 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
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. Hughes wrote 31 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.47 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
Sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/citric acid solution is used to clean out the intestines before surgery or certain procedures (such as colonoscopy, X-rays).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 30 prescriptions for Clenpiq, about 84% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $169.83 per fill, versus $170.39 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 diarrhea.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 27 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $46.53 per fill, versus $22.20 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 25 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $19.55 per fill, versus $19.47 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 24 prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $88.13 per fill, versus $80.52 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
Rabeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 23 prescriptions for Rabeprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $38.13 per fill, versus $36.43 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
Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 22 prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $101.53 per fill, versus $81.82 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 19 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.01 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 19 prescriptions for Creon, about 82% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $2,480.68 per fill, versus $2,531.56 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 19 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 88% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $420.56 per fill, versus $273.69 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 18 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 74% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $273.30 per fill, versus $153.37 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
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 16 prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about 83% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $116.12 per fill, versus $108.62 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 certain type of cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 16 prescriptions for Mercaptopurine, about 88% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $59.49 per fill, versus $81.73 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 15 prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $21.97 per fill, versus $22.56 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 14 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 76% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $30.24 per fill, versus $20.89 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
Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 13 prescriptions for Stelara, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $28,709.16 per fill, versus $27,030.60 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 13 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,687.85 per fill, versus $2,813.74 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. Hughes wrote 12 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $8.34 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Hughes wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.15 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.
Questions about Dr. Hughes’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hughes prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hughes's most prescribed medications were Ondansetron Hcl (222), Omeprazole (171) and Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (104).
How does Dr. Hughes's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hughes prescribes 11 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 13 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hughes 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.
