SHANNON TURNBOW MD
Prescription History 1366444721
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Lubbock, TX
What does Dr. Turnbow prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Turnbow wrote 1,146 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone/umeclidin/vilanter), with 211 prescriptions for 44 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. Turnbow prescribes.
Medications 25 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 211 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $877.37 per fill, versus $860.45 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
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
Dr. Turnbow wrote 161 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $34.97 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 127 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.07 per fill, versus $3.54 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
Dr. Turnbow wrote 75 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $550.35 per fill, versus $581.16 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
Dr. Turnbow wrote 60 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.07 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
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
Dr. Turnbow wrote 59 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $56.98 per fill, versus $66.44 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 48 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $635.86 per fill, versus $522.49 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 (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 46 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $180.54 per fill, versus $157.40 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
Dr. Turnbow wrote 39 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,111.03 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 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
Dr. Turnbow wrote 38 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $713.25 per fill, versus $621.26 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 (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 33 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $143.03 per fill, versus $133.52 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 32 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.02 per fill, versus $5.34 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 29 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 23 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $12.30 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
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
Dr. Turnbow wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $1.55 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis- IPF, interstitial lung disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 17 prescriptions for Ofev, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $13,503.40 per fill, versus $13,015.52 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 17 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,092.32 per fill, versus $706.11 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
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 16 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about 85% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $487.66 per fill, versus $620.24 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 16 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.59 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
Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 15 prescriptions for Budesonide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $349.14 per fill, versus $169.74 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.23 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $617.61 per fill, versus $870.72 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 12 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.93 per fill, versus $14.51 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 12 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $149.17 per fill, versus $112.33 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 with other medications to control and prevent symptoms of severe asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Turnbow wrote 11 prescriptions for Tezspire, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $6,446.82 per fill, versus $4,443.02 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. Turnbow’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Turnbow prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Turnbow's most prescribed medications were Trelegy Ellipta (211), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (161) and Prednisone (127).
How does Dr. Turnbow's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Turnbow prescribes 9 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 4 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Turnbow 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.
