DON W LEE M.D.
Prescription History 1104806421
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Glendale, CA
What does Dr. Lee prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lee wrote 21,467 Medicare prescriptions for 120 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 3,471 prescriptions for 622 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. Lee prescribes.
Medications 120 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 3,471 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 40 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $8.20 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
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
Dr. Lee wrote 2,685 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 26 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $8.40 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 1,418 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 28 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.96 per fill, versus $26.00 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 along with a proper diet and other medications to help lower "bad" cholesterol (such as LDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 881 prescriptions for Nexlizet, about 22 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $472.04 per fill, versus $573.67 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
Dr. Lee wrote 859 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 12 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $802.00 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 735 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 15 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $5.59 per fill, versus $12.42 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
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
Dr. Lee wrote 689 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 3.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $4.72 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 596 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 4.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $2.67 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 551 prescriptions for Entresto, about 9.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $877.69 per fill, versus $1,043.51 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
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
Dr. Lee wrote 508 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 7.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.21 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 369 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 4.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $396.55 per fill, versus $410.11 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 365 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 7.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $9.20 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 354 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 9.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.64 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 349 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $4.05 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 321 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 9.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.83 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 317 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 9.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.82 per fill, versus $15.75 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 289 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 6.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $27.98 per fill, versus $30.86 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 254 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 4.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $587.55 per fill, versus $834.40 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 249 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 7.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $16.71 per fill, versus $28.64 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 249 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 5.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $808.25 per fill, versus $952.66 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
Dr. Lee wrote 247 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 4.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $799.86 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 241 prescriptions for Clonidine, about 9.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $86.15 per fill, versus $105.37 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 240 prescriptions for Repatha Pushtronex, about 7.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $655.62 per fill, versus $794.51 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 236 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 4.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $766.36 per fill, versus $914.82 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 223 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 5.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.15 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 217 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 5.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $11.33 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 194 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 3.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.36 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 189 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.94 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 184 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $2.46 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 175 prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $186.63 per fill, versus $209.56 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
Bempedoic acid is used along with a proper diet and other medications to help lower "bad" cholesterol (such as LDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 174 prescriptions for Nexletol, about 7.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $464.83 per fill, versus $580.58 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 heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 157 prescriptions for Corlanor, about 8.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $642.46 per fill, versus $650.52 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
Sotagliflozin is used by people with heart failure or by people with type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and other heart disease risk factors to lower the risk of death from heart disease and to reduce the need to go to a doctor or hospital to treat heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 156 prescriptions for Inpefa, about 4.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $655.75 per fill, versus $665.53 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 if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 138 prescriptions for Multaq, about 4.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $704.32 per fill, versus $1,296.03 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 133 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 3.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $51.06 per fill, versus $78.99 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
Pitavastatin 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
Dr. Lee wrote 125 prescriptions for Pitavastatin Calcium, about 3.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $177.85 per fill, versus $193.87 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 124 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $6.03 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 120 prescriptions for Edarbyclor, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $330.66 per fill, versus $303.13 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 116 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $52.22 per fill, versus $55.93 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 113 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.68 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 111 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 3.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $523.52 per fill, versus $652.78 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
Dr. Lee wrote 99 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.79 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 92 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.72 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
Pitavastatin 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
Dr. Lee wrote 89 prescriptions for Livalo, about 3.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $451.08 per fill, versus $458.53 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 85 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.12 per fill, versus $22.84 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 63 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.95 per fill, versus $24.98 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 55 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.27 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 55 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4.42 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 50 prescriptions for Dapagliflozin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $701.27 per fill, versus $540.34 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
Vericiguat is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 50 prescriptions for Verquvo, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,069.50 per fill, versus $962.85 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 49 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.03 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 49 prescriptions for Bystolic, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $253.86 per fill, versus $262.77 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 48 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.93 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 45 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $24.31 per fill, versus $28.57 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
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 43 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $29.00 per fill, versus $45.46 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 California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 40 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $15.58 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 40 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.77 per fill, versus $24.00 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 40 prescriptions for Primidone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.72 per fill, versus $24.34 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 39 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $12.48 per fill, versus $31.37 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 38 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $19.83 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 38 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $14.01 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
Macitentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 38 prescriptions for Opsumit, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $11,802.77 per fill, versus $12,430.25 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 37 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.05 per fill, versus $16.17 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 37 prescriptions for Toprol Xl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $85.73 per fill, versus $83.82 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 37 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 83% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $6.02 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 36 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.22 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 36 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.02 per fill, versus $30.91 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 drugs, an ACE inhibitor (benazepril) and a "water pill"/diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 35 prescriptions for Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $32.21 per fill, versus $32.50 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 35 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $13.81 per fill, versus $19.61 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 35 prescriptions for Trintellix, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $463.89 per fill, versus $595.60 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 33 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $10.12 per fill, versus $25.17 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 33 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $7.77 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
Inclisiran is used to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 32 prescriptions for Leqvio, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3,078.48 per fill, versus $3,230.81 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 30 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.09 per fill, versus $10.71 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 used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 28 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.15 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 product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 27 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Amlodipine-Hctz, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $104.64 per fill, versus $97.64 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 25 prescriptions for Januvia, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $669.75 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 25 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.13 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 24 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $34.29 per fill, versus $43.47 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $11.27 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 23 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $18.53 per fill, versus $18.88 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 23 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $9.59 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 22 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $209.42 per fill, versus $223.44 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 medication is used to treat heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 22 prescriptions for Ivabradine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $415.53 per fill, versus $491.23 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 22 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $29.89 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 21 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 21 prescriptions for Methimazole, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.87 per fill, versus $12.61 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
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
Dr. Lee wrote 20 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $33.17 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 20 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1.54 per fill, versus $6.24 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
Finerenone is used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, heart attacks, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 19 prescriptions for Kerendia, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $710.98 per fill, versus $880.24 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 19 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.54 per fill, versus $37.33 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 18 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $25.32 per fill, versus $32.58 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. Lee wrote 18 prescriptions for Linzess, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $742.72 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.
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
Dr. Lee wrote 17 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.97 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 17 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $42.81 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
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
Dr. Lee wrote 17 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.08 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 17 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $8.59 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
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
Dr. Lee wrote 16 prescriptions for Crestor, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $527.04 per fill, versus $387.29 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. Lee wrote 15 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1.31 per fill, versus $8.24 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 15 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.25 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
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.11 per fill, versus $8.32 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 15 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $620.70 per fill, versus $722.64 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
Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (focal seizures).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 14 prescriptions for Aptiom, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1,210.71 per fill, versus $1,852.46 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
Azilsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 14 prescriptions for Edarbi, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $230.94 per fill, versus $337.59 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 13 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $27.47 per fill, versus $71.00 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 13 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.41 per fill, versus $38.98 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 13 prescriptions for Pacerone, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $112.30 per fill, versus $103.02 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $18.68 per fill, versus $15.76 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
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Cozaar, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $125.61 per fill, versus $181.60 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
Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Desmopressin Acetate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $10.63 per fill, versus $61.05 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $18.39 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $10.86 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $24.54 per fill, versus $51.54 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Keppra, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $582.04 per fill, versus $1,988.04 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Nexium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $261.34 per fill, versus $325.09 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 medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Temazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.95 per fill, versus $13.53 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 12 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $31.36 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 11 prescriptions for Creon, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $902.32 per fill, versus $1,476.55 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $14.67 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
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lee wrote 11 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $503.55 per fill, versus $644.02 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. Lee’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lee prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lee's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (3,471), Rosuvastatin Calcium (2,685) and Ezetimibe (1,418).
How does Dr. Lee's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 120 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lee prescribes 57 more often than the typical California prescriber, 20 about as often and 43 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lee 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.
