JOE SAMMY MENDEZ M.D.
Prescription History 1578819827
Neurological Surgery in Salt Lake City, UT
What does Dr. Mendez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mendez wrote 191 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Levetiracetam, with 41 prescriptions for 16 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. Mendez prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Utah prescribers.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 41 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $42.33 per fill, versus $33.41 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 35 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $240.05 per fill, versus $13.37 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 various types of cancer.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Fewer than five Utah prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat Hodgkin's disease (also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma).
Compared with Utah prescribers
Fewer than five Utah prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 14 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $14.89 per fill, versus $14.70 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 13 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 41% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $24.06 per fill, versus $12.55 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 Utah prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 18% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1,136.26 per fill, versus $942.52 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 28% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $3.07 per fill, versus $12.34 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 27% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $18.88 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Utah prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 11 prescriptions for Revlimid, about 25% as often as the typical Utah prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $18,257.39 per fill, versus $17,520.50 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. Mendez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mendez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mendez's most prescribed medications were Levetiracetam (41), Ondansetron Hcl (35) and Gleostine (20).
How does Dr. Mendez's prescribing compare with other Utah prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mendez prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Utah prescriber and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mendez 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 Utah 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.
