MELISSA SMITH M.D.
Prescription History 1922198621
Ophthalmology in San Marcos, TX
What does Dr. Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Smith wrote 2,062 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 755 prescriptions for 160 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. Smith prescribes.
Medications 25 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 755 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $10.84 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
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 149 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $15.89 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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 136 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (131). Medicare paid $39.66 per fill, versus $40.19 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 used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 122 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $16.13 per fill, versus $33.03 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 pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 115 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $7.01 per fill, versus $14.69 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 88 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $18.86 per fill, versus $22.55 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 82 prescriptions for Restasis, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $771.20 per fill, versus $1,037.48 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
This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 78 prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 73% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $21.21 per fill, versus $25.05 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 69 prescriptions for Lumigan, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $381.60 per fill, versus $493.39 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 63 prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $418.46 per fill, versus $513.72 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 eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 54 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.38 per fill, versus $13.73 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
This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 50 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $173.37 per fill, versus $152.38 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
This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 49 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $11.82 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
Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 35 prescriptions for Travoprost, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $116.96 per fill, versus $157.03 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 dry eye disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 30 prescriptions for Xiidra, about 84% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $765.44 per fill, versus $1,163.25 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
This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 29 prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $34.65 per fill, versus $41.39 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 combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 26 prescriptions for Combigan, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $210.80 per fill, versus $373.26 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
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 24 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $18.65 per fill, versus $20.08 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 treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 21 prescriptions for Alphagan P, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $244.44 per fill, versus $379.51 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 21 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $24.94 per fill, versus $29.04 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 17 prescriptions for Restasis Multidose, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $617.03 per fill, versus $714.52 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
Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 14 prescriptions for Vyzulta, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $345.85 per fill, versus $430.26 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 contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $69.99 per fill, versus $155.64 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 product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $261.45 per fill, versus $258.71 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $91.55 per fill, versus $165.83 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. Smith’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Smith's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (755), Dorzolamide-Timolol (149) and Prednisolone Acetate (136).
How does Dr. Smith's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Smith prescribes 6 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 10 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Smith 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.
