MRS. SHANNON R DONOVAN RN, APRN
Prescription History 1912956921
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Nashville, TN
What does Shannon Donovan prescribe?
In 2024, Shannon Donovan wrote 604 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Spironolactone, with 87 prescriptions for 42 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 Shannon Donovan prescribes.
Medications 14 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 Tennessee prescribers.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 87 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $8.83 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 84 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $908.27 per fill, versus $997.68 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 72 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $938.07 per fill, versus $973.79 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 69 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 72% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $14.12 per fill, versus $13.51 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 64 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $33.19 per fill, versus $18.13 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 48 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $4.66 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 38 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $6.78 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 33 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 41% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $20.61 per fill, versus $17.21 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 28 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 29% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $629.10 per fill, versus $804.23 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 24 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 21% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $10.09 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 16 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 37% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,187.12 per fill, versus $896.46 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 16 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 69% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $18.30 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 Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 13 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $8.63 per fill, versus $10.30 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 Tennessee prescribers
Shannon Donovan wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 22% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $15.06 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.
Questions about Shannon Donovan’s prescriptions
What does Shannon Donovan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Shannon Donovan's most prescribed medications were Spironolactone (87), Entresto (84) and Jardiance (72).
How does Shannon Donovan's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Shannon Donovan prescribes 4 more often than the typical Tennessee prescriber and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Shannon Donovan 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 Tennessee 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.
