MADELINE FERNANDEZ GONZALEZ M.D
Prescription History 1043316607
Family Medicine in Ponce, PR
What does Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 3,950 Medicare prescriptions for 79 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 337 prescriptions for 114 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. Fernandez Gonzalez prescribes.
Medications 79 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 337 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (337). Medicare paid $14.55 per fill, versus $10.05 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 216 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 83% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (262). Medicare paid $16.47 per fill, versus $9.88 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 203 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $12.23 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 156 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 85% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (183). Medicare paid $16.55 per fill, versus $11.95 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 148 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (247). Medicare paid $15.29 per fill, versus $10.77 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 141 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 80% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $21.81 per fill, versus $15.32 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 124 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $9.21 per fill, versus $6.34 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 120 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 76% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (158). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $6.77 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 92 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 40% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (233). Medicare paid $127.88 per fill, versus $76.31 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 91 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 79% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $8.37 per fill, versus $5.83 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 91 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $5.61 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 91 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (142). Medicare paid $14.46 per fill, versus $8.42 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
Fenofibrate 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 82 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $36.94 per fill, versus $24.52 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 81 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 42% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $10.27 per fill, versus $7.24 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 77 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $20.13 per fill, versus $10.15 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 76 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 88% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $8.48 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 75 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 69% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $14.75 per fill, versus $10.63 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 74 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 40% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (185). Medicare paid $16.01 per fill, versus $12.35 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 67 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 27% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (250). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 66 prescriptions for Lantus, about 85% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $78.40 per fill, versus $105.17 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 65 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 68% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $40.22 per fill, versus $43.35 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 63 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 62% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $19.25 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 62 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 29% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $5.10 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 62 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 37% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (168). Medicare paid $10.35 per fill, versus $9.16 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 57 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $27.49 per fill, versus $20.83 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 48 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 89% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $18.41 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 48 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $20.23 per fill, versus $10.59 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 44 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $13.58 per fill, versus $8.20 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 43 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $7.48 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 43 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $24.85 per fill, versus $17.57 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 40 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 84% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.28 per fill, versus $10.03 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 39 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $14.59 per fill, versus $17.11 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 38 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $419.56 per fill, versus $421.42 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 36 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $28.59 per fill, versus $19.06 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 35 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $5.52 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 33 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 73% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $21.50 per fill, versus $13.49 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 30 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $8.75 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 30 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 34% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $962.26 per fill, versus $782.35 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 30 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 41% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $23.93 per fill, versus $12.44 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 29 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $272.67 per fill, versus $261.53 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 27 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 28% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $7.63 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 27 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $18.92 per fill, versus $12.90 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 27 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 62% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $37.52 per fill, versus $30.51 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 25 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.41 per fill, versus $8.38 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 26% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $15.30 per fill, versus $16.47 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
Combination isophane/regular insulin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 25 prescriptions for Humulin 70-30, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $78.35 per fill, versus $106.01 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 25 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 62% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.48 per fill, versus $7.40 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 39% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $6.28 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 23 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 32% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $71.69 per fill, versus $53.83 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 23 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,150.46 per fill, versus $774.22 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 22 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $11.45 per fill, versus $7.83 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 36% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $33.46 per fill, versus $22.47 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 19 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $41.17 per fill, versus $25.54 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 19 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 38% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $41.30 per fill, versus $23.90 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 31% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.90 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 17 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 67% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $41.72 per fill, versus $20.14 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 16 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 20% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $33.20 per fill, versus $26.55 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 anxiety.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 15 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $7.94 per fill, versus $8.50 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 22% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $1,366.73 per fill, versus $747.42 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 20% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $26.79 per fill, versus $17.55 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $6.72 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Humalog, about 34% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $173.36 per fill, versus $126.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Insulin Syringe, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $34.13 per fill, versus $26.16 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Januvia, about 35% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,054.10 per fill, versus $859.90 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
Levalbuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa, about 25% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $58.74 per fill, versus $60.02 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 10% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (138). Medicare paid $11.85 per fill, versus $7.04 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $40.65 per fill, versus $29.53 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 18% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $5.76 per fill, versus $8.12 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 13 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 34% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $32.85 per fill, versus $15.11 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 12 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 20% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $24.17 per fill, versus $56.19 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 12 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 23% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $32.57 per fill, versus $24.73 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $24.93 per fill, versus $6.25 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 24% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.87 per fill, versus $6.89 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 11 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $9.48 per fill, versus $10.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 11 prescriptions for Insulin Syringe, about 39% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $23.59 per fill, versus $25.79 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 11 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 21% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $44.61 per fill, versus $35.08 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 11 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 7% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (157). Medicare paid $13.96 per fill, versus $12.94 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
Orphenadrine is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 11 prescriptions for Orphenadrine Citrate Er, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $51.03 per fill, versus $23.64 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez wrote 11 prescriptions for Trileptal, about 62% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $628.34 per fill, versus $1,257.80 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. Fernandez Gonzalez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (337), Gabapentin (216) and Famotidine (203).
How does Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez's prescribing compare with other Puerto Rico prescribers?
Of the 79 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez prescribes 1 more often than the typical Puerto Rico prescriber, 12 about as often and 66 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Fernandez Gonzalez 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 Puerto Rico 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.
