DR. VANESSA RODRIGUEZ FUENMAYOR MD
Prescription History 1205463569
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA
What does Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 218 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 41 prescriptions for 17 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. Rodriguez Fuenmayor prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Louisiana prescribers.
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 41 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 32% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $9.17 per fill, versus $12.02 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 26 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $8.79 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 25 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 24% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $1,087.00 per fill, versus $758.12 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 21 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 27% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.30 per fill, versus $7.29 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 21 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $5.33 per fill, versus $8.96 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 21 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $2.30 per fill, versus $7.47 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 20 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 27% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $5.42 per fill, versus $17.76 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $1.88 per fill, versus $5.05 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 16 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 17% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $4.24 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor wrote 11 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 21% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $10.25 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. Rodriguez Fuenmayor’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (41), Atorvastatin Calcium (26) and Eliquis (25).
How does Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor prescribes 10 less often than the typical Louisiana prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rodriguez Fuenmayor 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 Louisiana 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.
