HIROKO MORIGUCHI NP
Prescription History 1033509708
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Westminster, CA
What does Hiroko Moriguchi prescribe?
In 2024, Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 181 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 30 prescriptions for 28 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 Hiroko Moriguchi prescribes.
Medications 9 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
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 California prescribers
Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 30 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $23.44 per fill, versus $28.70 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
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 California prescribers
Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 30 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.77 per fill, versus $5.64 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
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 California prescribers
Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 28 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $3.09 per fill, versus $6.39 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.65 per fill, versus $7.82 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $9.18 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 16 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $6.32 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 California prescribers
Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 14 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $4.49 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 14 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.31 per fill, versus $5.11 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 California prescribers
Hiroko Moriguchi wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $566.85 per fill, versus $923.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Hiroko Moriguchi’s prescriptions
What does Hiroko Moriguchi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Hiroko Moriguchi's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (30), Prednisone (30) and Furosemide (28).
How does Hiroko Moriguchi's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Hiroko Moriguchi prescribes 9 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Hiroko Moriguchi 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.
