JEFFREY CONTRERAS SR. FNP-C
Prescription History 1083399430
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Coachella, CA
What does Jeffrey Contreras prescribe?
In 2024, Jeffrey Contreras wrote 1,678 Medicare prescriptions for 53 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 189 prescriptions for 87 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 Jeffrey Contreras prescribes.
Medications 53 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
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 189 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $10.47 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 141 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $9.26 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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 84 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 86% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $8.30 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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 81 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.02 per fill, versus $11.26 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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 74 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $7.08 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 61 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.75 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 56 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.91 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 55 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.80 per fill, versus $13.99 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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $5.71 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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 46 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $10.35 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 46 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $15.02 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
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 41 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $9.03 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 32 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.22 per fill, versus $9.65 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 31 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.94 per fill, versus $7.01 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 28 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.39 per fill, versus $8.98 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 28 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $103.01 per fill, versus $110.37 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
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
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 27 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $25.43 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 25 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.25 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
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.69 per fill, versus $15.10 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14.44 per fill, versus $14.35 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 22 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.35 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.
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $16.87 per fill, versus $14.23 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 22 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $13.87 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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 21 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.79 per fill, versus $10.39 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 21 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $465.00 per fill, versus $331.31 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 20 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $9.70 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 19 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.58 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $13.09 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 19 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $931.51 per fill, versus $1,102.15 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
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 19 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $13.22 per fill, versus $15.64 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 18 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15.44 per fill, versus $14.75 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 18 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.35 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 17 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.75 per fill, versus $11.17 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 17 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.91 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
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 17 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $28.95 per fill, versus $23.43 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14.77 per fill, versus $13.85 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 17 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $998.39 per fill, versus $933.82 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 17 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $19.05 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.68 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
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 15 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.33 per fill, versus $64.75 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
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 15 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $28.23 per fill, versus $26.18 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
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
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.11 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
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.71 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
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
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 15 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $44.90 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.
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 14 prescriptions for Januvia, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,398.68 per fill, versus $915.30 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
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 13 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.76 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.50 per fill, versus $9.99 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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 13 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $41.05 per fill, versus $54.90 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $4.15 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
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
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $998.76 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.
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 California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 11 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.29 per fill, versus $9.24 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 11 prescriptions for Linzess, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $532.87 per fill, versus $699.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with California prescribers
Jeffrey Contreras wrote 11 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $92.53 per fill, versus $66.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Jeffrey Contreras’s prescriptions
What does Jeffrey Contreras prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Jeffrey Contreras's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (189), Metformin Hcl (141) and Lisinopril (84).
How does Jeffrey Contreras's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 53 medications with a state comparison, Jeffrey Contreras prescribes 2 more often than the typical California prescriber, 5 about as often and 46 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Jeffrey Contreras 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.
