DR. CARTER CRAIG MELENDEZ-CHRISTENSEN DMD
Prescription History 1366094708
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Lexington, KY
What does Dr. Melendez-Christensen prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Melendez-Christensen wrote 177 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 70 prescriptions for 64 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. Melendez-Christensen prescribes.
Medications 4 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 Kentucky prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Melendez-Christensen wrote 70 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $2.17 per fill, versus $16.68 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 medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Melendez-Christensen wrote 41 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $3.94 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 is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Melendez-Christensen wrote 37 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.27 per fill, versus $2.72 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Melendez-Christensen wrote 29 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $7.97 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. Melendez-Christensen’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Melendez-Christensen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Melendez-Christensen's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (70), Chlorhexidine Gluconate (41) and Amoxicillin (37).
How does Dr. Melendez-Christensen's prescribing compare with other Kentucky prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Melendez-Christensen prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Kentucky prescriber and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Melendez-Christensen 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 Kentucky 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.
