DR. ALAN RUTTENBERG MD INC
Prescription History 1073680021
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Canoga Park, CA
What does Dr. Ruttenberg prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 144 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Lamotrigine, with 24 prescriptions for 22 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. Ruttenberg 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 24 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $14.45 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 California prescribers
Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $25.91 per fill, versus $24.72 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 19 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $17.46 per fill, versus $5.37 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 17 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $12.50 per fill, versus $6.52 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 16 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $19.33 per fill, versus $11.14 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $7.09 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 12 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $61.75 per fill, versus $28.60 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.36 per fill, versus $9.93 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ruttenberg wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $39.52 per fill, versus $19.69 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. Ruttenberg’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ruttenberg prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ruttenberg's most prescribed medications were Lamotrigine (24), Duloxetine Hcl (20) and Alprazolam (19).
How does Dr. Ruttenberg's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ruttenberg prescribes 9 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ruttenberg 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.
