MARLENE GARCIA MD
Prescription History 1780145896
Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids, MI
What does Dr. Garcia prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Garcia wrote 281 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 46 prescriptions for 22 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. Garcia prescribes.
Medications 15 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 46 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $14.72 per fill, versus $13.68 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 30 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 22% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $7.48 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 24 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $16.40 per fill, versus $18.43 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 20 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $18.60 per fill, versus $12.66 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. Garcia wrote 19 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 21% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $15.26 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 17 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $21.11 per fill, versus $27.08 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 17 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 23% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $5.64 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $8.52 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 depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 15 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $10.57 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 13% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $11.74 per fill, versus $14.15 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 13 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,560.81 per fill, versus $1,053.23 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.35 per fill, versus $12.18 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $10.78 per fill, versus $10.03 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.49 per fill, versus $7.72 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Garcia wrote 12 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $13.15 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.
Questions about Dr. Garcia’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Garcia prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Garcia's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (46), Amlodipine Besylate (30) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (24).
How does Dr. Garcia's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Garcia prescribes 15 less often than the typical Michigan prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Garcia 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.
