DR. SUSHRUTH SHENAVA M.D.
Prescription History 1457640708
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Flint, MI
What does Dr. Shenava prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shenava wrote 786 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 186 prescriptions for 70 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. Shenava prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 186 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $9.79 per fill, versus $14.86 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 118 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $8.63 per fill, versus $14.20 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 89 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $11.35 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 87 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.17 per fill, versus $5.07 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 67 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.62 per fill, versus $20.69 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 64 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $6.67 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 63 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 79% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $251.90 per fill, versus $143.58 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 33 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 74% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $22.38 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 25 prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about 66% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $213.07 per fill, versus $241.14 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 24 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 64% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.37 per fill, versus $7.36 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 19 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.70 per fill, versus $15.76 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Shenava wrote 11 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 29% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $19.66 per fill, versus $18.28 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. Shenava’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shenava prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shenava's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (186), Gabapentin (118) and Tizanidine Hcl (89).
How does Dr. Shenava's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shenava prescribes 5 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 2 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shenava 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 Michigan 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.
