MIRANDA NUNEZ MD
Prescription History 1053925321
Family Medicine in Spokane, WA
What does Dr. Nunez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nunez wrote 1,175 Medicare prescriptions for 43 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 78 prescriptions for 27 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. Nunez prescribes.
Medications 43 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 Washington prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 78 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 74% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $7.92 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 77 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (166). Medicare paid $7.42 per fill, versus $11.43 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 69 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $25.54 per fill, versus $29.37 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 54 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 75% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $14.22 per fill, versus $19.65 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 51 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $11.18 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 49 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $10.71 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 48 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $595.92 per fill, versus $1,041.39 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 45 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 77% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.75 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 42 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 40% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $8.60 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 36 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.73 per fill, versus $11.19 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 33 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.87 per fill, versus $12.60 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 33 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.91 per fill, versus $14.07 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 32 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $10.78 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 31 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.42 per fill, versus $9.63 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 28 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 42% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $997.26 per fill, versus $994.95 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 26 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.08 per fill, versus $14.19 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 23 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $17.16 per fill, versus $17.37 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 23 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $5.23 per fill, versus $10.02 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 66% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $15.63 per fill, versus $18.06 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 23 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 29% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $15.28 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 23 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,081.06 per fill, versus $1,270.49 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 22 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 83% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $18.25 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 22 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $16.56 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 19 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $727.35 per fill, versus $1,017.77 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.62 per fill, versus $15.61 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 32% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.11 per fill, versus $5.34 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 62% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.89 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 17 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.01 per fill, versus $5.45 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $14.75 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 15 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 87% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $191.24 per fill, versus $237.80 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 15 prescriptions for Restasis, about 33% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $668.76 per fill, versus $908.27 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 15 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $22.13 per fill, versus $24.61 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $26.10 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 13 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.92 per fill, versus $13.96 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 13 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $231.67 per fill, versus $316.30 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 30% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.93 per fill, versus $11.44 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $31.07 per fill, versus $17.83 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, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 12 prescriptions for Perphenazine, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $22.76 per fill, versus $56.05 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 24% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $21.39 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 23% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.22 per fill, versus $9.61 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 constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 11 prescriptions for Movantik, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $418.44 per fill, versus $421.14 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 11 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 32% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $609.47 per fill, versus $679.26 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nunez wrote 11 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $14.43 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. Nunez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nunez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nunez's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (78), Atorvastatin Calcium (77) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (69).
How does Dr. Nunez's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 43 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nunez prescribes 1 more often than the typical Washington prescriber, 6 about as often and 36 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nunez 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 Washington 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.
