DR. KEVIN THANG DINH PHAM DPM
Prescription History 1154718021
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in El Monte, CA
What does Dr. Pham prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pham wrote 727 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Ammonium Lactate, with 277 prescriptions for 110 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. Pham 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 dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 277 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 5.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $14.76 per fill, versus $17.73 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 96 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $30.68 per fill, versus $22.98 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 fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 78 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 2.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.79 per fill, versus $24.93 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 63 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $2.75 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 63 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.66 per fill, versus $4.39 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 45 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $13.76 per fill, versus $20.30 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 31 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.34 per fill, versus $21.18 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 29 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $16.93 per fill, versus $107.23 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 16 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1.91 per fill, versus $8.89 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
Dr. Pham wrote 15 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $26.76 per fill, versus $42.98 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 14 prescriptions for Nystop, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $14.66 per fill, versus $32.86 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. Pham’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pham prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pham's most prescribed medications were Ammonium Lactate (277), Clotrimazole (96) and Ciclopirox (78).
How does Dr. Pham's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pham prescribes 5 more often than the typical California prescriber, 1 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pham 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.
