MRS. MONA MANOHAR SHETE MD
Prescription History 1265736607
Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck in Bakersfield, CA
What does Dr. Shete prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shete wrote 476 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Fluticasone Propionate, with 105 prescriptions for 63 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. Shete prescribes.
Medications 14 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 California prescribers.
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 California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 105 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $15.10 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 61 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.21 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 medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 45 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.23 per fill, versus $22.82 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 42 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $9.18 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.20 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 31 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $22.11 per fill, versus $31.19 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 31 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.88 per fill, versus $13.87 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 28 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 28 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 86% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.92 per fill, versus $7.89 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 20 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.37 per fill, versus $6.84 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 bacterial ear infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 18 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $89.77 per fill, versus $110.25 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.67 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 12 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $20.30 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Shete wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.24 per fill, versus $5.64 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. Shete’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shete prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shete's most prescribed medications were Fluticasone Propionate (105), Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride (61) and Azelastine Hcl (45).
How does Dr. Shete's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shete prescribes 2 more often than the typical California prescriber, 4 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shete 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 California 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.
