SHANNON RENEE MENEZES MD
Prescription History 1902508302
Internal Medicine in Gaithersburg, MD
What does Dr. Menezes prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Menezes wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 26 prescriptions for 18 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. Menezes prescribes.
Medications 4 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Menezes wrote 26 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (167). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $12.96 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Menezes wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $10.75 per fill, versus $8.15 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Menezes wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 16% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $10.87 per fill, versus $11.44 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
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. Menezes wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 24% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.07 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. Menezes’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Menezes prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Menezes's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (26), Amlodipine Besylate (24) and Losartan Potassium (15).
How does Dr. Menezes's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Menezes prescribes 4 less often than the typical Maryland prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Menezes 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.
