LOIS MENDEZ MD
Prescription History 1831880038
Family Medicine in Amarillo, TX
What does Dr. Mendez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mendez wrote 324 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 34 prescriptions for 19 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 18 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 Texas 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 34 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 31 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 30 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.73 per fill, versus $4.11 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 27 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $16.07 per fill, versus $15.87 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 22 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 21 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $7.22 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $2.13 per fill, versus $6.07 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $11.71 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.58 per fill, versus $5.09 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $25.60 per fill, versus $28.56 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 13 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $10.82 per fill, versus $14.12 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.14 per fill, versus $4.50 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.23 per fill, versus $3.54 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $49.63 per fill, versus $14.87 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $4.66 per fill, versus $9.74 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 11 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $32.54 per fill, versus $13.64 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 11 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.49 per fill, versus $8.61 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Mendez wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $9.15 per fill, versus $21.56 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 Atorvastatin Calcium (34), Lisinopril (31) and Meloxicam (30).
How does Dr. Mendez's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mendez prescribes 18 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. 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 Texas 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.
