YOELBIS ALCOLEA TAMAYO MD
Prescription History 1124760194
Family Medicine in Los Angeles, CA
What does Dr. Alcolea Tamayo prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 252 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 34 prescriptions for 16 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. Alcolea Tamayo 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
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. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 34 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $9.35 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
Dr. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 29 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $3.09 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
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
Dr. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 26 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $25.52 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
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
Dr. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 25 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $881.33 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $2.13 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 21 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $18.09 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
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
Dr. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $17.13 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 18 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $15.62 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
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. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $9.59 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 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. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.99 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $0.63 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
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. Alcolea Tamayo wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $11.76 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.
Questions about Dr. Alcolea Tamayo’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Alcolea Tamayo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Alcolea Tamayo's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (34), Metformin Hcl (29) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (26).
How does Dr. Alcolea Tamayo's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Alcolea Tamayo prescribes 12 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Alcolea Tamayo 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.
