DR. DONALD ROSS HART N.P.-C
Prescription History 1386049310
Nurse Practitioner in Burlingame, CA
What does Dr. Hart prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hart wrote 427 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 114 prescriptions for 47 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. Hart prescribes.
Medications 12 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 114 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $17.78 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 47 prescriptions for Baclofen, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $17.47 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 47 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.71 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
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. Hart wrote 39 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $28.54 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 treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 37 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $22.95 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 29 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $36.19 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $20.39 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 24 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $8.89 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 22 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $13.53 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
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. Hart wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.90 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $24.14 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hart wrote 12 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $22.66 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.
Questions about Dr. Hart’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hart prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hart's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (114), Baclofen (47) and Meloxicam (47).
How does Dr. Hart's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hart prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 4 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hart 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.
