SCOTT T COWGER PA-C
Prescription History 1356779110
Physician Assistant in Santa Maria, CA
What does Scott Cowger prescribe?
In 2024, Scott Cowger wrote 364 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Azithromycin, with 64 prescriptions for 63 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 Scott Cowger prescribes.
Medications 14 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 64 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $4.49 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 39 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.29 per fill, versus $5.64 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 35 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.24 per fill, versus $13.89 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 32 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $9.18 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 30 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.74 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 29 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $14.24 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 26 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.08 per fill, versus $4.62 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
Scott Cowger wrote 22 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.06 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.51 per fill, versus $4.15 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 15 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $10.03 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $6.32 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
Scott Cowger wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $39.42 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $13.21 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 eye infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Scott Cowger wrote 13 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.91 per fill, versus $15.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Scott Cowger’s prescriptions
What does Scott Cowger prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Scott Cowger's most prescribed medications were Azithromycin (64), Prednisone (39) and Doxycycline Hyclate (35).
How does Scott Cowger's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Scott Cowger prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 6 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Scott Cowger 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.
