MS. MELISSA MARIA SANTANA ARNP
Prescription History 1982954392
Nurse Practitioner in Miami, FL
What does Melissa Santana prescribe?
In 2024, Melissa Santana wrote 1,006 Medicare prescriptions for 40 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 58 prescriptions for 15 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 Melissa Santana prescribes.
Medications 40 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 Florida 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 58 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $5.96 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 54 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.73 per fill, versus $8.87 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 51 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 78% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.55 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 50 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $11.88 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 38 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 38 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 83% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.78 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 36 prescriptions for Cyproheptadine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $18.20 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 35 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $10.34 per fill, versus $10.37 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 a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 34 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $26.86 per fill, versus $19.53 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 34 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $8.89 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 33 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $3.18 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 30 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $27.81 per fill, versus $28.99 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 30 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.95 per fill, versus $5.82 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 28 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $10.64 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 26 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $1.42 per fill, versus $3.86 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 26 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $19.90 per fill, versus $12.94 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 25 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.57 per fill, versus $5.26 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 25 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $10.00 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 23 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.39 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 22 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $7.40 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 22 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $12.84 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 medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 21 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $21.74 per fill, versus $20.11 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 19 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $909.56 per fill, versus $915.40 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 17 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.12 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.00 per fill, versus $11.00 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 16 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $546.20 per fill, versus $817.26 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
Simvastatin 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 16 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $7.43 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 15 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $23.13 per fill, versus $32.05 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 15 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $697.44 per fill, versus $988.08 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 14 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.67 per fill, versus $13.67 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 Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.02 per fill, versus $4.25 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 to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $44.48 per fill, versus $26.10 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $3.90 per fill, versus $6.69 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $7.89 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 13 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $23.04 per fill, versus $34.49 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 12 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,003.32 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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
Rabeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Melissa Santana wrote 11 prescriptions for Rabeprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.64 per fill, versus $40.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Melissa Santana’s prescriptions
What does Melissa Santana prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Melissa Santana's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (58), Losartan Potassium (54) and Escitalopram Oxalate (51).
How does Melissa Santana's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 40 medications with a state comparison, Melissa Santana prescribes 1 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 3 about as often and 36 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Melissa Santana 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 Florida 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.
