MONICA KAWABE
Prescription History 1083391817
Physician Assistant in Santa Maria, CA
What does Monica Kawabe prescribe?
In 2024, Monica Kawabe wrote 145 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 31 prescriptions for 31 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 Monica Kawabe prescribes.
Medications 8 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
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 California prescribers
Monica Kawabe wrote 31 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $6.84 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Monica Kawabe wrote 24 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.94 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Monica Kawabe wrote 22 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.77 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Monica Kawabe wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.19 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 skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with California prescribers
Monica Kawabe wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $20.54 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Monica Kawabe wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.49 per fill, versus $4.62 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Monica Kawabe wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.42 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Monica Kawabe wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.92 per fill, versus $6.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Monica Kawabe’s prescriptions
What does Monica Kawabe prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Monica Kawabe's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (31), Azithromycin (24) and Mupirocin (22).
How does Monica Kawabe's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Monica Kawabe prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Monica Kawabe 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.
