MR. URIEL TORRES-ZUNIGA NP-C
Prescription History 1376917153
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Austin, TX
What does Uriel Torres-Zuniga prescribe?
In 2024, Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 179 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 51 prescriptions for 50 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 Uriel Torres-Zuniga prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Texas prescribers.
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 Texas prescribers
Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 51 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.02 per fill, versus $3.54 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
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 Texas prescribers
Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 22 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $4.93 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 21 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.06 per fill, versus $4.63 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $6.07 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 Texas prescribers
Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 17 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $10.85 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $20.05 per fill, versus $15.87 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 14 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $4.10 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $2.86 per fill, versus $8.22 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 Texas prescribers
Uriel Torres-Zuniga wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $9.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Uriel Torres-Zuniga’s prescriptions
What does Uriel Torres-Zuniga prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Uriel Torres-Zuniga's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (51), Atorvastatin Calcium (22) and Azithromycin (21).
How does Uriel Torres-Zuniga's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Uriel Torres-Zuniga prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Texas prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Uriel Torres-Zuniga 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 Texas 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.
