DR. MELINA YAMIL ZUNIGA MD
Prescription History 1982135182
Psychiatry & Neurology - Geriatric Psychiatry in New Orleans, LA
What does Dr. Zuniga prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Zuniga wrote 202 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Trazodone Hcl, with 30 prescriptions.
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. Zuniga prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Louisiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 30 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $4.86 per fill, versus $8.14 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 25 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.61 per fill, versus $37.52 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 25 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 40% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.51 per fill, versus $13.82 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 24 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 37% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $10.13 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 18 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 36% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $12.93 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 17 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $7.79 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 treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 15 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 28% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $18.27 per fill, versus $16.44 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 21% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $6.49 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 to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $28.53 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 10% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $12.91 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 depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Zuniga wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.14 per fill, versus $12.24 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. Zuniga’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Zuniga prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Zuniga's most prescribed medications were Trazodone Hcl (30), Aripiprazole (25) and Quetiapine Fumarate (25).
How does Dr. Zuniga's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Zuniga prescribes 11 less often than the typical Louisiana prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Zuniga 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 Louisiana 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.
