BENJAMIN HSIEH MD
Prescription History 1164046827
Family Medicine in Hughson, CA
What does Dr. Hsieh prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hsieh wrote 735 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 107 prescriptions for 44 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. Hsieh prescribes.
Medications 24 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. Hsieh wrote 107 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $6.60 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 69 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.74 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 55 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.99 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
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. Hsieh wrote 50 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.57 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
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. Hsieh wrote 40 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $5.29 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 38 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $11.26 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. Hsieh wrote 37 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $41.43 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 32 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.98 per fill, versus $13.30 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
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. Hsieh wrote 30 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $7.31 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 30 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $11.00 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 27 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $23.05 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
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. Hsieh wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.47 per fill, versus $9.99 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 22 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $13.09 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. Hsieh wrote 21 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.07 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
Empagliflozin 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. Hsieh wrote 20 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $933.51 per fill, versus $933.82 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 relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $12.48 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
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. Hsieh wrote 19 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $830.21 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 18 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $20.90 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.65 per fill, versus $7.82 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $5.71 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $6.39 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 12 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $421.10 per fill, versus $440.07 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hsieh wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $11.14 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. Hsieh wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.35 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.
Questions about Dr. Hsieh’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hsieh prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hsieh's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (107), Lisinopril (69) and Amlodipine Besylate (55).
How does Dr. Hsieh's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hsieh prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 23 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hsieh 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.
