MR. RONALD MELVIN BEDFORD JR. NP-C
Prescription History 1255613402
Nurse Practitioner - Family in San Diego, CA
What does Ronald Bedford prescribe?
In 2024, Ronald Bedford wrote 733 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 90 prescriptions for 39 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 Ronald Bedford prescribes.
Medications 24 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
Ronald Bedford wrote 90 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.50 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 79 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $2.28 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 65 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.32 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 55 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.45 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 43 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $4.77 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 35 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.75 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
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
Ronald Bedford wrote 31 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.52 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 31 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $19.37 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
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
Ronald Bedford wrote 29 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $27.34 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 27 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $15.67 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 27 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.26 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
Ronald Bedford wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1.63 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 24 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.98 per fill, versus $13.09 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 23 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.40 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
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
Ronald Bedford wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.84 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 16 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.74 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
Fenofibrate 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
Ronald Bedford wrote 16 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $36.21 per fill, versus $64.75 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.03 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $17.64 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
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
Ronald Bedford wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.08 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 13 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $23.40 per fill, versus $9.70 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
Ronald Bedford wrote 13 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $18.81 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 12 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $21.18 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Ronald Bedford wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.12 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.
Questions about Ronald Bedford’s prescriptions
What does Ronald Bedford prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ronald Bedford's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (90), Amlodipine Besylate (79) and Metformin Hcl (65).
How does Ronald Bedford's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Ronald Bedford prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 23 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ronald Bedford 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.
