ANIBAL GONCALVES MELO MD
Prescription History 1861563421
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Chesterfield, MO
What does Dr. Melo prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Melo wrote 2,021 Medicare prescriptions for 43 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 182 prescriptions for 49 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. Melo prescribes.
Medications 43 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 Missouri prescribers.
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 182 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $4.64 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 131 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.77 per fill, versus $11.92 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 123 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $7.83 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 106 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $869.74 per fill, versus $841.04 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 104 prescriptions for Sevelamer Carbonate, about 2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $145.15 per fill, versus $162.31 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 100 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 92 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $3.52 per fill, versus $5.31 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 81 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $38.29 per fill, versus $25.83 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 81 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $13.85 per fill, versus $17.91 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 79 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 87% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $7.11 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 65 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.31 per fill, versus $13.46 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 60 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $8.49 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 51 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $52.02 per fill, versus $63.34 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 50 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (225). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $8.36 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 49 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $35.20 per fill, versus $12.11 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 42 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $7.23 per fill, versus $12.31 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 39 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $26.02 per fill, versus $22.64 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
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Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 39 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.82 per fill, versus $7.94 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 38 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 33% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $17.25 per fill, versus $15.91 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 levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 38 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $738.39 per fill, versus $688.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 34 prescriptions for Prosol, about 80% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $101.88 per fill, versus $178.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 32 prescriptions for Clinisol, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $187.32 per fill, versus $196.49 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 32 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 21% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $5.69 per fill, versus $5.80 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 32 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 26% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $7.39 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 31 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 85% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $26.19 per fill, versus $28.78 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
Diltiazem 12-hour sustained-action capsules are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 28 prescriptions for Diltiazem 12hr Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $24.25 per fill, versus $121.44 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 26 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $7.06 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 20% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $16.44 per fill, versus $11.38 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 23 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $3.63 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 20 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $10.99 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 19 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $8.86 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 19 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 75% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $16.77 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 19 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $81.08 per fill, versus $55.15 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 17 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $12.38 per fill, versus $15.58 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 25% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.51 per fill, versus $12.79 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 13 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 66% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $45.12 per fill, versus $54.21 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 15% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $12.84 per fill, versus $5.80 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $0.46 per fill, versus $7.86 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 37% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.92 per fill, versus $7.68 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $4.59 per fill, versus $10.73 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 12 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 36% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $36.72 per fill, versus $22.31 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
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 12 prescriptions for Velphoro, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3,208.96 per fill, versus $2,757.96 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Melo wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 27% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.19 per fill, versus $6.04 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. Melo’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Melo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Melo's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (182), Hydralazine Hcl (131) and Losartan Potassium (123).
How does Dr. Melo's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 43 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Melo prescribes 12 more often than the typical Missouri prescriber, 7 about as often and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Melo 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 Missouri 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.
