MIRIAM DUNN NP
Prescription History 1962960021
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Mcallen, TX
What does Miriam Dunn prescribe?
In 2024, Miriam Dunn wrote 249 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Lidocaine-Prilocaine (lidocaine/prilocaine), with 57 prescriptions for 39 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 Miriam Dunn prescribes.
Medications 10 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
This medication contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Miriam Dunn wrote 57 prescriptions for Lidocaine-Prilocaine, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.86 per fill, versus $16.64 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Miriam Dunn wrote 52 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.07 per fill, versus $13.32 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Miriam Dunn wrote 23 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $14.71 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Miriam Dunn wrote 23 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $13.61 per fill, versus $10.59 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Miriam Dunn wrote 22 prescriptions for Jantoven, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $7.88 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Miriam Dunn wrote 18 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.87 per fill, versus $14.01 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
Miriam Dunn wrote 17 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.99 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Miriam Dunn wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $13.18 per fill, versus $12.56 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Miriam Dunn wrote 13 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 21% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1.85 per fill, versus $19.18 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 Texas prescribers
Miriam Dunn wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $767.34 per fill, versus $870.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Miriam Dunn’s prescriptions
What does Miriam Dunn prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Miriam Dunn's most prescribed medications were Lidocaine-Prilocaine (57), Ondansetron Odt (52) and Acyclovir (23).
How does Miriam Dunn's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Miriam Dunn prescribes 2 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 2 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Miriam Dunn 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.
