JONATHAN MICHAEL PETERSON MD
Prescription History 1124641071
Ophthalmology in San Diego, CA
What does Dr. Peterson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Peterson wrote 367 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisolone Acetate, with 91 prescriptions for 54 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. Peterson prescribes.
Medications 11 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 used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 91 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (155). Medicare paid $35.02 per fill, versus $42.12 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 quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 73 prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $23.92 per fill, versus $20.90 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 37 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $80.09 per fill, versus $35.75 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 eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 32 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.51 per fill, versus $13.38 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 32 prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $74.04 per fill, versus $97.78 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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 23 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $20.12 per fill, versus $20.06 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 eye infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 23 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.71 per fill, versus $15.84 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 18 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $21.29 per fill, versus $12.02 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 medication is used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 14 prescriptions for Tobramycin Sulfate, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $21.68 per fill, versus $20.71 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 13 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $17.58 per fill, versus $18.21 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 11 prescriptions for Restasis, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $747.41 per fill, versus $850.34 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. Peterson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Peterson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Peterson's most prescribed medications were Prednisolone Acetate (91), Moxifloxacin (73) and Valacyclovir (37).
How does Dr. Peterson's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Peterson prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 2 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Peterson 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.
