SHELBY SASS PA-C
Prescription History 1184357113
Physician Assistant in Alhambra, CA
What does Shelby Sass prescribe?
In 2024, Shelby Sass wrote 212 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 38 prescriptions for 17 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 Shelby Sass prescribes.
Medications 12 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
Shelby Sass wrote 38 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.48 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Shelby Sass wrote 30 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.17 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Shelby Sass wrote 20 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.60 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Shelby Sass wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $8.38 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Shelby Sass wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $9.32 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
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
Shelby Sass wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.30 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Shelby Sass wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.78 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Shelby Sass wrote 13 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2,472.88 per fill, versus $1,230.75 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Shelby Sass wrote 12 prescriptions for Januvia, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,519.34 per fill, versus $915.30 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Shelby Sass wrote 11 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.48 per fill, versus $9.65 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
Shelby Sass wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.91 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with California prescribers
Shelby Sass wrote 11 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $33.08 per fill, versus $54.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Shelby Sass’s prescriptions
What does Shelby Sass prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Shelby Sass's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (38), Amlodipine Besylate (30) and Ibuprofen (20).
How does Shelby Sass's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Shelby Sass prescribes 12 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Shelby Sass 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.
