DR. NGA VAN NGUYEN M.D.
Prescription History 1245626621
Internal Medicine in Hollywood, FL
What does Dr. Nguyen prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nguyen wrote 3,284 Medicare prescriptions for 80 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 299 prescriptions for 82 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. Nguyen prescribes.
Medications 80 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 Florida 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 299 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $9.32 per fill, versus $9.21 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 188 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $13.37 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 177 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $6.74 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 167 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $10.37 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 158 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.73 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 102 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $6.89 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 94 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 79% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $12.03 per fill, versus $6.26 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 80 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.09 per fill, versus $10.12 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 74 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $10.25 per fill, versus $12.94 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 72 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $12.04 per fill, versus $11.88 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 71 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $19.84 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 65 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $5.79 per fill, versus $5.88 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 57 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 82% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.72 per fill, versus $4.78 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 56 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $20.35 per fill, versus $21.41 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 55 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $20.61 per fill, versus $19.72 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 52 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 50 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.92 per fill, versus $8.00 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 50 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.41 per fill, versus $12.61 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 49 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.78 per fill, versus $7.97 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 45 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.29 per fill, versus $4.16 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 43 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $6.69 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 41 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 86% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.77 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 39 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 87% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,093.04 per fill, versus $951.72 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 36 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $12.91 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 35 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $13.67 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 35 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $11.84 per fill, versus $12.84 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 34 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $17.11 per fill, versus $24.35 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 34 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $6.70 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 34 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 88% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.43 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 34 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $15.47 per fill, versus $10.00 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 33 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.47 per fill, versus $7.52 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 32 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.44 per fill, versus $9.46 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 31 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 81% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.73 per fill, versus $6.61 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 31 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $10.47 per fill, versus $7.43 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $21.96 per fill, versus $14.74 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 29 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.55 per fill, versus $11.00 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 29 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,167.09 per fill, versus $915.40 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 29 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.46 per fill, versus $7.89 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 27 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 71% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $32.11 per fill, versus $26.04 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 27 prescriptions for Temazepam, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.94 per fill, versus $9.95 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 26 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.36 per fill, versus $4.06 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 25 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 25 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 42% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $915.43 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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 depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 25 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.97 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 23 prescriptions for Metolazone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $3.18 per fill, versus $24.19 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 21 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.46 per fill, versus $8.57 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $5.26 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2.61 per fill, versus $5.99 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.59 per fill, versus $17.00 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $34.94 per fill, versus $19.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 19 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $24.59 per fill, versus $32.05 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 19 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.48 per fill, versus $19.51 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 19 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $16.80 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 18 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.64 per fill, versus $6.65 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 18 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $12.40 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 17 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 26% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $16.74 per fill, versus $8.07 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 17 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $15.31 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $34.42 per fill, versus $28.99 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.73 per fill, versus $3.86 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $33.32 per fill, versus $27.35 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Topiramate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $2.87 per fill, versus $11.77 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 15 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $21.12 per fill, versus $26.07 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 15 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $18.11 per fill, versus $13.86 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 15 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.62 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.91 per fill, versus $17.10 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 15 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $7.40 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 14 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $382.05 per fill, versus $537.14 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.94 per fill, versus $7.18 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $13.64 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 13 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $23.84 per fill, versus $34.49 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $19.16 per fill, versus $19.53 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.90 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $59.88 per fill, versus $18.11 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 24% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $995.62 per fill, versus $1,251.05 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
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Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $12.21 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $358.40 per fill, versus $541.26 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
Acarbose is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Acarbose, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $35.53 per fill, versus $39.34 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $27.76 per fill, versus $17.57 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $30.08 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. Nguyen’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nguyen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nguyen's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (299), Rosuvastatin Calcium (188) and Amlodipine Besylate (177).
How does Dr. Nguyen's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 80 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nguyen prescribes 1 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 23 about as often and 56 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nguyen 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 Florida 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.
