MELISSA ANN MCDOWELL FNP-BC
Prescription History 1366949521
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Athens, GA
What does Melissa Mcdowell prescribe?
In 2024, Melissa Mcdowell wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Azithromycin, with 21 prescriptions for 21 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 Melissa Mcdowell prescribes.
Medications 3 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 Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Melissa Mcdowell wrote 21 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $4.80 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 Georgia prescribers
Melissa Mcdowell wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 35% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.02 per fill, versus $3.75 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 Georgia prescribers
Melissa Mcdowell wrote 13 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 39% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.86 per fill, versus $7.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Melissa Mcdowell’s prescriptions
What does Melissa Mcdowell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Mcdowell's most prescribed medications were Azithromycin (21), Prednisone (19) and Mupirocin (13).
How does Melissa Mcdowell's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Melissa Mcdowell prescribes 3 less often than the typical Georgia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Melissa Mcdowell 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 Georgia 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.
