LORNA JEAN SHANKS MD
Prescription History 1982999322
Family Medicine in Portland, OR
What does Dr. Shanks prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shanks wrote 527 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 81 prescriptions for 26 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. Shanks prescribes.
Medications 24 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 Oregon 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 81 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (168). Medicare paid $11.74 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 42 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 38% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $11.78 per fill, versus $8.73 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 34 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 31% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $8.23 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 33 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 36% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $14.71 per fill, versus $15.56 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 27 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $8.40 per fill, versus $12.22 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 24 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 31% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $40.51 per fill, versus $20.58 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 blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 40% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $6.27 per fill, versus $5.66 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 22 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $18.02 per fill, versus $13.34 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 34% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.23 per fill, versus $6.84 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $18.55 per fill, versus $15.28 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 18 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $11.02 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 18 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 61% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $34.57 per fill, versus $26.34 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 16% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $11.59 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 17 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $26.71 per fill, versus $16.28 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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 17 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.25 per fill, versus $7.85 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 16 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.67 per fill, versus $10.71 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 28% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $11.40 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 31% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $27.20 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 12 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $29.99 per fill, versus $30.23 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 34% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $23.76 per fill, versus $16.00 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 12 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 28% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,136.34 per fill, versus $1,203.90 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 12 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $25.62 per fill, versus $56.22 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 11 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $0.57 per fill, versus $20.57 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Dr. Shanks wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $8.55 per fill, versus $17.43 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. Shanks’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shanks prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shanks's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (81), Lisinopril (42) and Amlodipine Besylate (34).
How does Dr. Shanks's prescribing compare with other Oregon prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shanks prescribes 24 less often than the typical Oregon prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shanks 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 Oregon 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.
