GARFIELD CAMERON PICKELL M. D.
Prescription History 1154428621
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Modesto, CA
What does Dr. Pickell prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pickell wrote 672 Medicare prescriptions for 20 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 121 prescriptions for 24 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. Pickell prescribes.
Medications 20 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 121 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $72.31 per fill, versus $21.39 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 medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 66 prescriptions for Oxycontin, about 2.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $690.95 per fill, versus $824.25 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 56 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $39.70 per fill, versus $16.05 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 49 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $54.43 per fill, versus $29.84 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 47 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $40.78 per fill, versus $33.95 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. Pickell wrote 46 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $19.84 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
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
Dr. Pickell wrote 40 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $17.11 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 38 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $18.85 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 26 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.57 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 22 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.41 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 medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 22 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $35.00 per fill, versus $11.76 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 20 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.02 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.56 per fill, versus $5.64 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
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. Pickell wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.69 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 17 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $22.38 per fill, versus $24.72 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).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 17 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $21.99 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $52.71 per fill, versus $25.45 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. Pickell wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $22.08 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
This medication is used to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pickell wrote 11 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $33.38 per fill, versus $20.07 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. Pickell wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.73 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 Dr. Pickell’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pickell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pickell's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (121), Oxycontin (66) and Oxycodone Hcl (56).
How does Dr. Pickell's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 20 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pickell prescribes 3 more often than the typical California prescriber, 3 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pickell 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.
