DR. MELISSA NICHOLE THOMAS O.D.
Prescription History 1982982187
Optometrist in Lenoir City, TN
What does Dr. Thomas prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Thomas wrote 548 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 266 prescriptions for 74 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. Thomas prescribes.
Medications 12 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 266 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (142). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $11.67 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 51 prescriptions for Lumigan, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $477.99 per fill, versus $470.12 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 43 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 39% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $45.07 per fill, versus $38.73 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 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 38 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 35 prescriptions for Restasis, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,008.11 per fill, versus $991.57 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 33 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $37.11 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 20 prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about 77% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $170.80 per fill, versus $146.86 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
This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 14 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 30% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.29 per fill, versus $11.87 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 relieve dry, irritated eyes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 13 prescriptions for Miebo, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $955.71 per fill, versus $847.23 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 34% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $79.46 per fill, versus $11.43 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
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 12 prescriptions for Tobramycin, about 34% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.42 per fill, versus $5.41 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
This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Thomas wrote 11 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 30% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $64.67 per fill, versus $48.40 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. Thomas’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Thomas prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Thomas's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (266), Lumigan (51) and Prednisolone Acetate (43).
How does Dr. Thomas's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Thomas prescribes 1 more often than the typical Tennessee prescriber, 3 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Thomas 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.
