MR. DEREK DOUGLAS MCDONOUGH
Prescription History 1245910686
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hanford, CA
What does Derek Mcdonough prescribe?
In 2024, Derek Mcdonough wrote 1,534 Medicare prescriptions for 51 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 133 prescriptions for 59 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 Derek Mcdonough prescribes.
Medications 51 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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 133 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $7.94 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 82 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $19.87 per fill, versus $21.39 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 63 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.63 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 62 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.44 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
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 62 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.51 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 60 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $9.48 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 57 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.83 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 48 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.10 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 47 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.20 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 treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.73 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 45 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,023.27 per fill, versus $1,102.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 44 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.51 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 43 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $9.47 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
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 40 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.43 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 36 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $12.14 per fill, versus $10.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 34 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.27 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
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 32 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.48 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
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 30 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $34.38 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 30 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $11.51 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 29 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.17 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
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 25 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $806.37 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 25 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.45 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $9.09 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 24 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $2.82 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 24 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $6.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 23 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.77 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
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 23 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $710.77 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
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 22 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $15.64 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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 21 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.41 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 21 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.81 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 17 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $12.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 16 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.59 per fill, versus $14.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.70 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 16 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $80.87 per fill, versus $110.37 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 15 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.07 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.46 per fill, versus $13.85 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
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 15 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.17 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 14 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.25 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $14.83 per fill, versus $29.84 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 13 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.89 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
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
Derek Mcdonough wrote 13 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.73 per fill, versus $107.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.63 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $20.54 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 California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.84 per fill, versus $20.69 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
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 California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 11 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $23.75 per fill, versus $20.23 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $19.10 per fill, versus $24.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $17.16 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 11 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,019.24 per fill, versus $1,191.18 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 California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.69 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Derek Mcdonough wrote 11 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.09 per fill, versus $23.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Derek Mcdonough’s prescriptions
What does Derek Mcdonough prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Derek Mcdonough's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (133), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (82) and Amlodipine Besylate (63).
How does Derek Mcdonough's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 51 medications with a state comparison, Derek Mcdonough prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 6 about as often and 44 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Derek Mcdonough 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.
