DIANE KIM APRN
Prescription History 1114100526
Nurse Practitioner - Family in San Diego, CA
What does Diane Kim prescribe?
In 2024, Diane Kim wrote 190 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 21 prescriptions for 13 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 Diane Kim prescribes.
Medications 12 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other California prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Diane Kim wrote 21 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.85 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Diane Kim wrote 20 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $11.56 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
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
Diane Kim wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $12.52 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Diane Kim wrote 19 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $9.11 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Diane Kim wrote 18 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $5.55 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Diane Kim wrote 16 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $13.34 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
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
Diane Kim wrote 16 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $6.80 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
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
Diane Kim wrote 14 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $4.73 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Diane Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.28 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Diane Kim wrote 12 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $644.68 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Diane Kim wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 9% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.67 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Diane Kim wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $3.46 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.
Questions about Diane Kim’s prescriptions
What does Diane Kim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Diane Kim's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (21), Gabapentin (20) and Fluticasone Propionate (19).
How does Diane Kim's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Diane Kim prescribes 12 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Diane Kim 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.
