JOSEPH KIM
Prescription History 1295584613
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Los Gatos, CA
What does Joseph Kim prescribe?
In 2024, Joseph Kim wrote 141 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 51 prescriptions for 47 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 Joseph Kim prescribes.
Medications 5 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Joseph Kim wrote 51 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $9.07 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with California prescribers
Joseph Kim wrote 41 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $51.49 per fill, versus $32.27 statewide.
Volume reflects 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
Joseph Kim wrote 24 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.94 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Joseph Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.66 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Joseph Kim wrote 12 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.70 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.
Questions about Joseph Kim’s prescriptions
What does Joseph Kim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Kim's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (51), Celecoxib (41) and Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (24).
How does Joseph Kim's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Joseph Kim prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Joseph Kim 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.
