LONG NGOC PHAM M.D.
Prescription History 1215317821
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Beverly Hills, CA
What does Dr. Pham prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pham wrote 1,369 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 261 prescriptions for 99 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 29 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 261 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $27.05 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 113 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $5.64 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 110 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 2.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $12.94 per fill, versus $10.39 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 medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 100 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $28.36 per fill, versus $22.82 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 85 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.4 times 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 85 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $21.46 per fill, versus $24.82 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 70 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $28.57 per fill, versus $24.72 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 59 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $17.98 per fill, versus $24.98 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 49 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $44.44 per fill, versus $38.65 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
Abaloparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 48 prescriptions for Tymlos, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2,732.55 per fill, versus $2,896.73 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
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 40 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $66.06 per fill, versus $45.46 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 38 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $7.22 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 35 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.60 per fill, versus $9.93 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
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. Pham wrote 33 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.21 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
This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 26 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $38.30 per fill, versus $59.66 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 22 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $21.57 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 20 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7,621.60 per fill, versus $8,376.99 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 19 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $39.70 per fill, versus $30.97 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 18 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.79 per fill, versus $11.76 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 16 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.58 per fill, versus $14.34 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. Pham wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $6.14 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
Romosozumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) for women after menopause who are at high risk of having broken bones (fractures).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 15 prescriptions for Evenity (2 Syringes), about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2,592.65 per fill, versus $2,397.06 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. Pham wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $22.46 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.26 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.08 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
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. Pham wrote 14 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.70 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults and in children (such as polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis-PJIA, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis-SJIA).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 11 prescriptions for Actemra Actpen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5,455.76 per fill, versus $3,792.24 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.11 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pham wrote 11 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.45 per fill, versus $8.59 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 Gabapentin (261), Prednisone (113) and Allopurinol (110).
How does Dr. Pham's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pham prescribes 10 more often than the typical California prescriber, 1 about as often and 18 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.
