DR. ARTHUR P. CHOU M.D.
Prescription History 1174760607
Neurological Surgery in Monterey Park, CA
What does Dr. Chou prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chou wrote 628 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Celecoxib, with 177 prescriptions for 62 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. Chou prescribes.
Medications 10 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Chou wrote 177 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 3.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $22.58 per fill, versus $32.27 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. Chou wrote 93 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.12 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Chou wrote 69 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $11.06 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Chou wrote 65 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.31 per fill, versus $14.75 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Chou wrote 52 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1.19 per fill, versus $4.62 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. Chou wrote 47 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.01 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Chou wrote 45 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.78 per fill, versus $6.24 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Chou wrote 40 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.85 per fill, versus $10.93 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Chou wrote 28 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Chou wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.97 per fill, versus $6.84 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. Chou’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chou prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chou's most prescribed medications were Celecoxib (177), Gabapentin (93) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (69).
How does Dr. Chou's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chou prescribes 4 more often than the typical California prescriber, 4 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chou 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.
