RICARDO ELIAS MENDIONDO JR. FNP-C
Prescription History 1124763875
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Alice, TX
What does Ricardo Mendiondo prescribe?
In 2024, Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 1,512 Medicare prescriptions for 58 medications. The most prescribed was Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol (vitamin d2)), with 71 prescriptions for 31 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 Ricardo Mendiondo prescribes.
Medications 58 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 71 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $11.98 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 69 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 72% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $10.91 per fill, versus $15.87 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
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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 68 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 56 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 85% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $5.46 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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 53 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.92 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 52 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 47 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 82% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $1.78 per fill, versus $4.11 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
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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 44 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 77% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $18.96 per fill, versus $28.56 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 44 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 86% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,264.28 per fill, versus $1,267.11 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 44 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $11.71 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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 44 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.92 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
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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 40 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 39 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 36 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 90% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.96 per fill, versus $4.63 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 35 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 34 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $10.85 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
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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 30 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $12.18 per fill, versus $13.19 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 depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 29 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $5.05 per fill, versus $6.07 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 27 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.34 per fill, versus $13.32 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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 26 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $1.81 per fill, versus $5.09 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 26 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $4.09 per fill, versus $9.74 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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 26 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $18.07 per fill, versus $14.93 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 24 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $15.19 per fill, versus $16.04 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $3.24 per fill, versus $4.50 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 22 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $16.44 per fill, versus $23.99 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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 22 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.27 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
This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 21 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 84% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.68 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 21 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $4.47 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 19 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.53 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 19 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $656.50 per fill, versus $1,092.03 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
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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 18 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.39 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 18 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.63 per fill, versus $7.37 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 17 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 17 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $13.04 per fill, versus $13.64 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 17 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $17.68 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 16 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $29.92 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 16 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $918.54 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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
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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 16 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $8.39 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 depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 15 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 42% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2.16 per fill, versus $7.17 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $15.20 per fill, versus $10.45 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 15 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,467.64 per fill, versus $1,541.63 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.56 per fill, versus $6.73 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
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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.19 per fill, versus $9.11 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 13 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.54 per fill, versus $17.75 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.11 per fill, versus $9.50 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 13 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $41.42 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $9.68 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 12 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $664.69 per fill, versus $798.19 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $7.88 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
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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $11.09 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
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 Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 12 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.24 per fill, versus $12.62 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $4.49 per fill, versus $8.22 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 11 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $12.48 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 anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.98 per fill, versus $6.76 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 11 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $10.82 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $19.18 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Ricardo Mendiondo wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $9.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ricardo Mendiondo’s prescriptions
What does Ricardo Mendiondo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ricardo Mendiondo's most prescribed medications were Vitamin D2 (71), Gabapentin (69) and Fluticasone Propionate (68).
How does Ricardo Mendiondo's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 58 medications with a state comparison, Ricardo Mendiondo prescribes 2 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 8 about as often and 48 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ricardo Mendiondo 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 Texas 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.
