THU KIM VAN D.P.M.
Prescription History 1073577458
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Garden Grove, CA
What does Dr. Van prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Van wrote 574 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Clotrimazole, with 151 prescriptions for 70 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. Van prescribes.
Medications 12 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 151 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 4.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $32.24 per fill, versus $22.98 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 fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 110 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $18.58 per fill, versus $23.81 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 85 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $23.43 per fill, versus $107.23 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 45 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $100.79 per fill, versus $21.18 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 fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 35 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.05 per fill, versus $24.93 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 33 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.64 per fill, versus $7.89 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 used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 28 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.20 per fill, versus $17.73 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 24 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $4.45 per fill, versus $15.63 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 22 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 16 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.13 per fill, versus $4.39 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 13 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $14.11 per fill, versus $32.27 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 with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Van wrote 12 prescriptions for Silver Sulfadiazine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $4.23 per fill, versus $11.23 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. Van’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Van prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Van's most prescribed medications were Clotrimazole (151), Ciclopirox (110) and Diclofenac Sodium (85).
How does Dr. Van's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Van prescribes 3 more often than the typical California prescriber, 3 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Van 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.
