DEBORAH MENDEZ GINES MD
Prescription History 1194351940
General Practice in San Juan, PR
What does Dr. Mendez Gines prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 465 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 81 prescriptions for 30 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. Mendez Gines prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Puerto Rico prescribers.
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 81 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 24% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (337). Medicare paid $8.92 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 50 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 31% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $5.61 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 41 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 19% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $5.62 per fill, versus $5.10 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 35 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 15% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (233). Medicare paid $101.67 per fill, versus $76.31 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 28 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $5.89 per fill, versus $6.34 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 25 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 12% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $6.15 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 21 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 11% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $7.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 20 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 21% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $15.71 per fill, versus $16.47 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 20 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 13% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (158). Medicare paid $5.50 per fill, versus $6.77 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 17 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 6% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (262). Medicare paid $17.37 per fill, versus $9.88 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 7% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (247). Medicare paid $13.08 per fill, versus $10.77 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 22% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $20.50 per fill, versus $17.55 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $12.63 per fill, versus $15.32 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 15 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 14% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $5.20 per fill, versus $10.63 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 13 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 16% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $17.74 per fill, versus $17.57 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 16% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $3.65 per fill, versus $5.52 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 11% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $5.83 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 12 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 9% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $10.60 per fill, versus $10.15 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Mendez Gines wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 18% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.95 per fill, versus $5.11 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. Mendez Gines’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mendez Gines prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mendez Gines's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (81), Lisinopril (50) and Amlodipine Besylate (41).
How does Dr. Mendez Gines's prescribing compare with other Puerto Rico prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mendez Gines prescribes 19 less often than the typical Puerto Rico prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mendez Gines 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 Puerto Rico 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.
