MICHAEL SHANE LLOYD MD
Prescription History 1992722821
Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Atlanta, GA
What does Dr. Lloyd prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lloyd wrote 2,679 Medicare prescriptions for 38 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 579 prescriptions for 151 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. Lloyd prescribes.
Medications 38 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 Georgia prescribers.
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 579 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 5.7 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $1,148.25 per fill, versus $806.53 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 370 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $11.86 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 245 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $46.13 per fill, versus $39.15 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 190 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,084.80 per fill, versus $878.86 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 a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 140 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $18.09 per fill, versus $18.07 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 102 prescriptions for Dofetilide, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $320.44 per fill, versus $164.86 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 94 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $7.81 per fill, versus $5.50 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 76 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 39% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $8.21 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 73 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 41% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $4.79 per fill, versus $5.08 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 68 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 73% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $4.36 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 62 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $29.48 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 61 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 72% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $7.92 per fill, versus $7.23 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 61 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $11.87 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 54 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $9.22 per fill, versus $5.81 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 52 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $17.89 per fill, versus $18.76 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 42 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 31% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (137). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $10.89 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 40 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $20.99 per fill, versus $15.39 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
Nadolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 33 prescriptions for Nadolol, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $78.09 per fill, versus $36.09 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 27 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.04 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 26 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 71% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $30.79 per fill, versus $23.76 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 25 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $10.39 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 24 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 35% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 20 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $16.95 per fill, versus $9.49 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 help prevent certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 20 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $190.80 per fill, versus $166.16 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 18 prescriptions for Entresto, about 28% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $797.47 per fill, versus $977.58 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 18 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $6.30 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 if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 17 prescriptions for Multaq, about 67% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $998.30 per fill, versus $1,184.53 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 17 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $20.54 per fill, versus $22.23 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 16 prescriptions for Digoxin, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.97 per fill, versus $19.91 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 15 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 34% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $18.30 per fill, versus $15.96 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 14 prescriptions for Mexiletine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $129.80 per fill, versus $79.39 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonidine, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $32.96 per fill, versus $126.82 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $0.87 per fill, versus $5.60 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
Pravastatin 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 12 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.10 per fill, versus $11.68 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 14% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1.84 per fill, versus $3.92 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 11 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 38% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.45 per fill, versus $18.57 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 11 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 19% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $648.21 per fill, versus $997.23 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Lloyd wrote 11 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $102.99 per fill, versus $81.48 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. Lloyd’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lloyd prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lloyd's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (579), Metoprolol Succinate (370) and Flecainide Acetate (245).
How does Dr. Lloyd's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 38 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lloyd prescribes 7 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 3 about as often and 28 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lloyd 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 Georgia 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.
