SUSAN YE HUA MD
Prescription History 1235200213
Internal Medicine in Baldwin Park, CA
What does Dr. Hua prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hua wrote 1,994 Medicare prescriptions for 46 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 275 prescriptions for 95 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. Hua prescribes.
Medications 46 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. Hua wrote 275 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $11.80 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
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. Hua wrote 136 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $11.99 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 121 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 86% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $12.47 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 99 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $12.82 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 94 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $12.20 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 89 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $18.82 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
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. Hua wrote 89 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 88% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $11.74 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 86 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.80 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
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. Hua wrote 70 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.93 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 59 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.25 per fill, versus $10.59 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 55 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $30.93 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
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. Hua wrote 50 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $13.66 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
Glipizide 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. Hua wrote 47 prescriptions for Glipizide, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.79 per fill, versus $10.86 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. Hua wrote 45 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.03 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
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. Hua wrote 45 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.37 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 39 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.07 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 39 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $19.11 per fill, versus $20.30 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 treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 37 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $13.89 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 37 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.66 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
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. Hua wrote 33 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $19.32 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
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. Hua wrote 29 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.68 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
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. Hua wrote 25 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.19 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 24 prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $12.03 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 23 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $13.14 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 treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 23 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $10.03 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
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. Hua wrote 20 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $522.96 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 20 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $6.52 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 migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 20 prescriptions for Naratriptan Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $15.44 per fill, versus $25.61 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).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $11.85 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 medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 19 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.87 per fill, versus $13.21 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
Insulin isophane is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 18 prescriptions for Humulin N, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $160.75 per fill, versus $167.09 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.39 per fill, versus $14.35 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 18 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.83 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.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 17 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $18.85 per fill, versus $66.35 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
Lovastatin 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. Hua wrote 16 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $10.38 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 15 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.88 per fill, versus $8.98 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
Pravastatin 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. Hua wrote 15 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 15 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $55.45 per fill, versus $37.76 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.94 per fill, versus $5.37 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. Hua wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.40 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 13 prescriptions for Lactulose, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $25.30 per fill, versus $52.96 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. Hua wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $14.58 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
This vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the past.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 11 prescriptions for Adacel Tdap, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $51.00 per fill, versus $52.46 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
This diabetes medication is a combination of 2 drugs (glipizide and metformin).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide-Metformin, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $98.01 per fill, versus $62.93 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
Insulin isophane is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hua wrote 11 prescriptions for Humulin N Kwikpen, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $134.11 per fill, versus $176.99 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. Hua wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.99 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.
Questions about Dr. Hua’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hua prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hua's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (275), Losartan Potassium (136) and Amlodipine Besylate (121).
How does Dr. Hua's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 46 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hua prescribes 6 more often than the typical California prescriber, 10 about as often and 30 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hua 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.
