MR. ERNEST SHUNGU MAVUNGA M.D.
Prescription History 1710286133
Emergency Medicine in Baltimore, MD
What does Dr. Mavunga prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mavunga wrote 305 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Doxycycline Monohydrate, with 74 prescriptions for 74 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. Mavunga prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Maryland prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 74 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.70 per fill, versus $16.37 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 49 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $18.68 per fill, versus $10.08 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 49 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.70 per fill, versus $4.84 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 23 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $12.25 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 21 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $9.77 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 19 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 36% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $16.23 per fill, versus $29.94 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 18 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 76% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17.62 per fill, versus $15.47 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.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 14 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.42 per fill, versus $8.51 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 40% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $6.81 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 moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Mavunga wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 24% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.47 per fill, versus $14.07 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. Mavunga’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mavunga prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mavunga's most prescribed medications were Doxycycline Monohydrate (74), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (49) and Prednisone (49).
How does Dr. Mavunga's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mavunga prescribes 2 more often than the typical Maryland prescriber, 3 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mavunga 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 Maryland 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.
