LEIGH M. CATALDO N.P.
Prescription History 1154434421
Nurse Practitioner in San Diego, CA
What does Leigh Cataldo prescribe?
In 2024, Leigh Cataldo wrote 402 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Estradiol, with 162 prescriptions for 71 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 Leigh Cataldo 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 a hormone.
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 162 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 4.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $103.47 per fill, versus $56.87 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
Progesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 57 prescriptions for Progesterone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $28.90 per fill, versus $38.00 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 a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 44 prescriptions for Yuvafem, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $189.71 per fill, versus $137.29 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 a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 33 prescriptions for Estradiol (Twice Weekly), about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $126.41 per fill, versus $94.69 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 22 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $20.61 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 a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 18 prescriptions for Dotti, about 90% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $122.69 per fill, versus $96.28 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 18 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16.44 per fill, versus $13.21 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
This medication is a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 14 prescriptions for Estring, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $519.54 per fill, versus $583.88 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.77 per fill, versus $10.03 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
This medication contains 2 hormones: an estrogen (such as conjugated estrogen, estradiol) and a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone, norgestimate).
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 11 prescriptions for Prempro, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $548.71 per fill, versus $317.56 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Leigh Cataldo wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $26.68 per fill, versus $23.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Leigh Cataldo’s prescriptions
What does Leigh Cataldo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Leigh Cataldo's most prescribed medications were Estradiol (162), Progesterone (57) and Yuvafem (44).
How does Leigh Cataldo's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Leigh Cataldo prescribes 3 more often than the typical California prescriber, 4 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Leigh Cataldo 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.
