DR. THOMAS E MENKE MD
Prescription History 1487648564
Orthopaedic Surgery in Lexington, KY
What does Dr. Menke prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Menke wrote 214 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 105 prescriptions for 31 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. Menke prescribes.
Medications 6 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Menke wrote 105 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 65% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $10.38 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Menke wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (153). Medicare paid $10.92 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Menke wrote 28 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $10.71 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Menke wrote 20 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.69 per fill, versus $7.32 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Menke wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 15% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $9.48 per fill, versus $22.41 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 Kentucky prescribers
Dr. Menke wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 28% as often as the typical Kentucky prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.26 per fill, versus $5.58 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. Menke’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Menke prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Menke's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (105), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (31) and Naproxen (28).
How does Dr. Menke's prescribing compare with other Kentucky prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Menke prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Kentucky prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Menke 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.
