ANNIE ZHE ZHAO
Prescription History 1003585159
Physician Assistant in Burlingame, CA
What does Annie Zhao prescribe?
In 2024, Annie Zhao wrote 718 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Mounjaro (tirzepatide), with 113 prescriptions for 40 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 Annie Zhao prescribes.
Medications 28 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 113 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 2.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,242.12 per fill, versus $1,191.18 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 California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 89 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,347.52 per fill, versus $1,102.15 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 47 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,179.70 per fill, versus $933.82 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 43 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.60 per fill, versus $9.99 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
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 California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 42 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $10.47 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 California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 31 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 27 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $17.61 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 25 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $67.98 per fill, versus $74.43 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
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 California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 24 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $17.79 per fill, versus $15.64 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.89 per fill, versus $7.08 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 20 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,268.32 per fill, versus $914.82 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
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 California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 19 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $34.40 per fill, versus $54.90 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 18 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.42 per fill, versus $9.65 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 California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $7.87 per fill, versus $8.30 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 16 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.02 per fill, versus $10.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 16 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $58.38 per fill, versus $66.35 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 15 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $92.61 per fill, versus $110.37 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $10.35 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
Insulin lispro-aabc is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 14 prescriptions for Lyumjev Kwikpen U-100, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $480.88 per fill, versus $783.61 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 14 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.43 per fill, versus $12.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 12 prescriptions for Droplet Pen Needle, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $60.15 per fill, versus $66.84 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 12 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $166.36 per fill, versus $231.67 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
Repaglinide is used alone or with other medications to control high blood sugar along with a proper diet and exercise program.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 12 prescriptions for Repaglinide, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $24.96 per fill, versus $36.21 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 12 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $592.95 per fill, versus $627.60 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
Acarbose is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 11 prescriptions for Acarbose, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $64.67 per fill, versus $42.70 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.79 per fill, versus $17.99 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 11 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $21.70 per fill, versus $13.99 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Annie Zhao wrote 11 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1,289.61 per fill, versus $1,230.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Annie Zhao’s prescriptions
What does Annie Zhao prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Annie Zhao's most prescribed medications were Mounjaro (113), Ozempic (89) and Jardiance (47).
How does Annie Zhao's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Annie Zhao prescribes 2 more often than the typical California prescriber, 2 about as often and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Annie Zhao 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 California 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.
