ERICKA HANNA YOUNG
Prescription History 1316697998
Hospitalist in Los Angeles, CA
What does Ericka Young prescribe?
In 2024, Ericka Young wrote 166 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 31 prescriptions for 17 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 Ericka Young prescribes.
Medications 10 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
Ericka Young wrote 31 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $7.00 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
Ericka Young wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.66 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
Ericka Young wrote 20 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $6.30 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Ericka Young wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.17 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Ericka Young wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $7.03 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
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
Ericka Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $31.64 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
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
Ericka Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $876.09 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Ericka Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $3.20 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Ericka Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $1.42 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
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
Ericka Young wrote 12 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $323.04 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.
Questions about Ericka Young’s prescriptions
What does Ericka Young prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ericka Young's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (31), Amlodipine Besylate (22) and Levothyroxine Sodium (20).
How does Ericka Young's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Ericka Young prescribes 10 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ericka Young 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.
