STEVEN MICHAEL TABACK M.D.
Prescription History 1225004021
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Burbank, CA
What does Dr. Taback prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Taback wrote 3,231 Medicare prescriptions for 62 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 325 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. Taback prescribes.
Medications 62 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
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. Taback wrote 325 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 5.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $41.77 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 241 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $12.34 per fill, versus $10.71 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 215 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 6.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $33.94 per fill, versus $31.19 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 or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 193 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 8.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $327.65 per fill, versus $301.30 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 170 prescriptions for Breyna, about 6.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $173.53 per fill, versus $216.66 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. Taback wrote 170 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 5.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.56 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 141 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 3.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.54 per fill, versus $4.49 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 or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 130 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 4.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $317.03 per fill, versus $186.48 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 104 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $18.92 per fill, versus $13.87 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
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. Taback wrote 94 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $9.73 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
Rosuvastatin 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. Taback wrote 76 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $21.56 per fill, versus $15.64 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
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. Taback wrote 72 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $9.34 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 63 prescriptions for Dulera, about 3.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $610.49 per fill, versus $449.71 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 61 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.42 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 55 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $459.93 per fill, versus $491.19 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 55 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $17.61 per fill, versus $24.00 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 or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 54 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 2.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $157.79 per fill, versus $155.85 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 (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 52 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $1,076.17 per fill, versus $801.62 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
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. Taback wrote 50 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $74.99 per fill, versus $63.95 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 treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 49 prescriptions for Combivent Respimat, about 2.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $832.96 per fill, versus $597.87 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 49 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $14.23 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 42 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.26 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
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. Taback wrote 41 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $31.62 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
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. Taback wrote 40 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.32 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 39 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $211.61 per fill, versus $202.22 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 36 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.59 per fill, versus $9.18 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 34 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $7.77 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
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. Taback wrote 31 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.40 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 27 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.70 per fill, versus $19.69 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 27 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 88% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $866.53 per fill, versus $597.16 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 or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 26 prescriptions for Advair Diskus, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $234.22 per fill, versus $231.39 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 treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 25 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.58 per fill, versus $6.32 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
Simvastatin 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. Taback wrote 21 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.75 per fill, versus $9.03 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
Bumetanide 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. Taback wrote 20 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $15.09 per fill, versus $38.82 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. Taback wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1.26 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 19 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $0.82 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 18 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $6.25 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 18 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,281.42 per fill, versus $923.33 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. Taback wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $27.38 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 18 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.57 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
Levalbuterol 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. Taback wrote 17 prescriptions for Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $85.95 per fill, versus $63.73 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
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. Taback wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.85 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis- IPF, interstitial lung disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 17 prescriptions for Ofev, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12,420.22 per fill, versus $12,607.75 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 16 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $9.20 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. Taback wrote 16 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $11.57 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 16 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $18.85 per fill, versus $28.57 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. Taback wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.93 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $9.94 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $118.74 per fill, versus $40.51 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 13 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $22.00 per fill, versus $71.00 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 (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 12 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,282.78 per fill, versus $562.44 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. Taback wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.32 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $45.87 per fill, versus $26.00 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 12 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $341.19 per fill, versus $410.31 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 12 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $108.35 per fill, versus $55.93 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.38 per fill, versus $10.05 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. Taback wrote 11 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.55 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.50 per fill, versus $12.42 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. Taback wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1.53 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
Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 11 prescriptions for Dilantin, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (12). Medicare paid $44.76 per fill, versus $173.16 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. Taback wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.98 per fill, versus $9.76 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Taback wrote 11 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,622.70 per fill, versus $952.66 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. Taback’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Taback prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Taback's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (325), Montelukast Sodium (241) and Ipratropium Bromide (215).
How does Dr. Taback's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 62 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Taback prescribes 17 more often than the typical California prescriber, 10 about as often and 35 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Taback 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.
