MELISSA PAVEK M.D.
Prescription History 1821476821
Family Medicine in Saint Paul, MN
What does Dr. Pavek prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pavek wrote 1,881 Medicare prescriptions for 49 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 196 prescriptions for 56 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. Pavek prescribes.
Medications 49 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 196 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $13.32 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 146 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $8.62 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 99 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $20.23 per fill, versus $13.23 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 99 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $14.29 per fill, versus $17.32 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 95 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $5.05 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 95 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 76% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $9.39 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 83 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 88% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $15.25 per fill, versus $14.95 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 57 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 71% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $18.83 per fill, versus $17.84 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 54 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $9.08 per fill, versus $10.89 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 53 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $11.95 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 51 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $9.10 per fill, versus $12.27 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 42 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 64% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $1,156.07 per fill, versus $925.49 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 40 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $18.01 per fill, versus $16.49 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 37 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 85% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $29.83 per fill, versus $37.48 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 37 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $12.72 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 34 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 84% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.40 per fill, versus $9.69 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
Simvastatin 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 34 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 41% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $3.54 per fill, versus $11.14 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 33 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 33% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $16.47 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 33 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 75% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,187.85 per fill, versus $1,265.25 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 29 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 64% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $13.48 per fill, versus $12.53 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 27 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 69% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $179.69 per fill, versus $124.57 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 27 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 69% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $17.27 per fill, versus $11.47 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 26 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $31.52 per fill, versus $25.39 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $14.19 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 26 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $111.81 per fill, versus $25.72 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 25 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.57 per fill, versus $13.75 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 24 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $11.84 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 24 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 61% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $14.01 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 23 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $18.96 per fill, versus $14.82 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 23 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 42% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.71 per fill, versus $15.09 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 21 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.40 per fill, versus $9.53 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $15.81 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
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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 19 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 26% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $6.38 per fill, versus $6.10 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
Pravastatin 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 18 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $20.24 per fill, versus $16.72 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 18 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $19.70 per fill, versus $12.14 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 18 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $6.85 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 16 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $25.86 per fill, versus $27.78 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 15 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $22.34 per fill, versus $23.53 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $22.43 per fill, versus $10.39 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 14 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $26.12 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 14 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $17.09 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 a hormone.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 13 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $101.95 per fill, versus $61.96 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $34.04 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $10.49 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 12 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $19.77 per fill, versus $12.12 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 34% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,568.81 per fill, versus $993.37 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $8.69 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 11 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $16.40 per fill, versus $14.13 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 Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Pavek wrote 11 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 31% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $19.39 per fill, versus $27.49 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. Pavek’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pavek prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pavek's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (196), Amlodipine Besylate (146) and Levothyroxine Sodium (99).
How does Dr. Pavek's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 49 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pavek prescribes 1 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 10 about as often and 38 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pavek 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 Minnesota 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.
