HUEY C. LIN M.D.
Prescription History 1366428021
Family Medicine in Sacramento, CA
What does Dr. Lin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lin wrote 3,438 Medicare prescriptions for 84 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 279 prescriptions for 76 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. Lin prescribes.
Medications 84 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
Dr. Lin wrote 279 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $11.34 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 182 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $23.30 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 160 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.20 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 144 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $30.13 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 131 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $13.44 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
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. Lin wrote 122 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.65 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
Dr. Lin wrote 111 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.09 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
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. Lin wrote 94 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $535.32 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
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. Lin wrote 91 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.65 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 87 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.38 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 81 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $16.65 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 treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 81 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.68 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 71 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.63 per fill, versus $16.05 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. Lin wrote 68 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.14 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 66 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $24.03 per fill, versus $24.72 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 64 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $16.29 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
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. Lin wrote 63 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $43.45 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 used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 59 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.12 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 54 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $16.01 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 53 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.97 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 51 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.77 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 51 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $8.03 per fill, versus $12.53 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. Lin wrote 45 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.05 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 41 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $19.07 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 39 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.23 per fill, versus $10.93 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
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. Lin wrote 39 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $139.45 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
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. Lin wrote 36 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $23.37 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
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. Lin wrote 35 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $22.43 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
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. Lin wrote 35 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $14.33 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 34 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $23.95 per fill, versus $24.00 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 33 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $13.39 per fill, versus $13.71 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
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
Dr. Lin wrote 32 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,226.85 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 32 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $27.23 per fill, versus $29.89 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
Tirzepatide 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. Lin wrote 31 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,005.33 per fill, versus $1,191.18 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
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. Lin wrote 28 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.92 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 medication is used to treat overactive bladder.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 28 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $287.30 per fill, versus $745.69 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 27 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $32.91 per fill, versus $14.75 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 27 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $7.09 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 27 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $23.71 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
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. Lin wrote 25 prescriptions for Januvia, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $287.98 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 23 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $9.43 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 23 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $56.25 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
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
Dr. Lin wrote 23 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,544.09 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.
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
Dr. Lin wrote 23 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.75 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 22 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $5.69 per fill, versus $9.20 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. Lin wrote 21 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $165.49 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.73 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
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
Dr. Lin wrote 20 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.85 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 19 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $30.34 per fill, versus $38.14 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 19 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $89.99 per fill, versus $38.94 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. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $17.48 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
Dr. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $18.39 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 medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $34.21 per fill, versus $27.24 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
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. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $78.74 per fill, versus $63.95 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. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $21.44 per fill, versus $25.25 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 17 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $20.33 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 17 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.17 per fill, versus $13.40 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 15 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $595.95 per fill, versus $562.44 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 15 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.32 per fill, versus $16.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 15 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $103.02 per fill, versus $72.60 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 15 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,502.12 per fill, versus $952.66 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $47.68 per fill, versus $18.27 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 medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.60 per fill, versus $24.98 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
This vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $215.41 per fill, versus $195.76 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.84 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $264.88 per fill, versus $238.41 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl Odt, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $13.36 per fill, versus $30.36 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.05 per fill, versus $5.11 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. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $10.59 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $16.76 per fill, versus $25.50 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $14.67 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $446.00 per fill, versus $301.30 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,188.62 per fill, versus $700.06 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. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.48 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 12 prescriptions for Entecavir, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $62.49 per fill, versus $171.02 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
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $0.23 per fill, versus $39.54 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 medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.96 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.17 per fill, versus $25.45 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $42.42 per fill, versus $37.33 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $30.25 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.91 per fill, versus $19.05 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $7.89 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycontin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $304.62 per fill, versus $824.25 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,591.60 per fill, versus $597.16 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. Lin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lin's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (279), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (182) and Amlodipine Besylate (160).
How does Dr. Lin's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 84 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lin prescribes 10 more often than the typical California prescriber, 15 about as often and 59 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lin 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.
