NICOLE AWAD M.D.
Prescription History 1295821189
Family Medicine in Orange, CA
What does Dr. Awad prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Awad wrote 3,177 Medicare prescriptions for 58 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 317 prescriptions for 97 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. Awad prescribes.
Medications 58 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 317 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $5.05 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 306 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $14.21 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 296 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 7.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.42 per fill, versus $28.57 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
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. Awad wrote 266 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $20.87 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
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. Awad wrote 212 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $9.99 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 141 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $16.41 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 115 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.40 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 98 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.91 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
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. Awad wrote 94 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.76 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
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. Awad wrote 92 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $12.83 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 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
Dr. Awad wrote 92 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.61 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 74 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $32.72 per fill, versus $25.68 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. Awad wrote 71 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.84 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 51 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.72 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 48 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.68 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 46 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.42 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 44 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.70 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
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. Awad wrote 42 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.78 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 37 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.87 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, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 35 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $20.30 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.
What it is used for
Glimepiride 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. Awad wrote 34 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $12.93 per fill, versus $9.24 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
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
Dr. Awad wrote 32 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.53 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 32 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $20.60 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
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
Dr. Awad wrote 31 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $19.82 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14.32 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 31 prescriptions for Januvia, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,404.22 per fill, versus $915.30 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 31 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.55 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
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. Awad wrote 28 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.78 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 27 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $31.62 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
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. Awad wrote 26 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $17.59 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 24 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $10.77 per fill, versus $11.17 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. Awad wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.68 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 18 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $21.84 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
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
Dr. Awad wrote 18 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.32 per fill, versus $23.43 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
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. Awad wrote 18 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.43 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 18 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.39 per fill, versus $11.76 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 16 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $22.02 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 16 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $6.02 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 15 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $212.89 per fill, versus $283.30 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
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. Awad wrote 15 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.95 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 15 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.07 per fill, versus $10.71 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 14 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.23 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.70 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
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
Dr. Awad wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $874.14 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 13 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $21.99 per fill, versus $19.83 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. Awad wrote 13 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.79 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $12.48 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 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
Dr. Awad wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.30 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 12 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $160.87 per fill, versus $98.50 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. Awad wrote 12 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $18.16 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $8.30 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 12 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.41 per fill, versus $17.72 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 12 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $10.87 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 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 California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 11 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $427.29 per fill, versus $491.19 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.13 per fill, versus $15.44 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
Felodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 11 prescriptions for Felodipine Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $35.21 per fill, versus $31.59 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $57.89 per fill, versus $28.64 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 California prescribers
Dr. Awad wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $12.38 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. Awad’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Awad prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Awad's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (317), Levothyroxine Sodium (306) and Valsartan (296).
How does Dr. Awad's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 58 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Awad prescribes 9 more often than the typical California prescriber, 12 about as often and 37 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Awad 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.
