ZEID K KAYALI M.D.
Prescription History 1396777538
Internal Medicine in Rialto, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ZEID K KAYALI M.D., an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Rialto, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 36 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,783 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Spironolactone, which accounts for 192 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 192 | $27.63 | ▲ More than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 192 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 5.6 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $27.63 per fill, versus $13.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 351 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 190 | $13.59▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 190 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $13.59 per fill, versus $16.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 333.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,932 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 188 | $6.25▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 188 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $6.25 per fill, versus $7.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 292 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,760 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VemlidyTenofovir Alafenamide | 143 | $1,508.58 | ▲ More than typical |
About Vemlidy: Tenofovir alafenamide is used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection, a viral infection of the liver. Show more ▾ It works by stopping or slowing the growth of the virus. Chronic hepatitis infection can lead to serious liver damage (cirrhosis) and liver cancer. It is not known if tenofovir alafenamide can cure hepatitis B or can prevent you from passing the virus to others. Practice safer sex (such as the use of latex condoms) to lower the risk of passing the virus to others. In 2023, this provider wrote 143 Medicare prescriptions for Vemlidy, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $1,508.58 per fill, versus $1,448.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 147 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ursodiol | 128 | $132.42▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ursodiol: Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis). Show more ▾ Ursodiol is a bile acid. A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 128 Medicare prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 4.4 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $132.42 per fill, versus $244.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 166.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XifaxanRifaximin | 118 | $3,402.91 | ▲ More than typical |
About Xifaxan: This medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E. Show more ▾ coli (traveler's diarrhea). Rifaximin should not be used if you have a fever or bloody diarrhea. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Rifaximin is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It is also used to prevent a brain problem caused by liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy). It may help you think more clearly. A synthetic rifamycin derivative and anti-bacterial agent that is used for the treatment of GASTROENTERITIS caused by ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECTIONS. It may also be used in the treatment of HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY. In 2023, this provider wrote 118 Medicare prescriptions for Xifaxan, about 4.7 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $3,402.91 per fill, versus $2,748.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 128 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,809 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lactulose | 83 | $39.56▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lactulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2023, this provider wrote 83 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about 3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $39.56 per fill, versus $87.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 104.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,884 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azathioprine | 76 | $47.49▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Azathioprine: Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new kidney to function normally. Azathioprine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In this condition, the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy joints. Azathioprine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening the immune system to help your body accept the new kidney as if it were your own (in the case of an organ transplant) or to prevent further damage to your joints (in the case of rheumatoid arthritis). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of azathioprine, especially when used by children and young adults. An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $47.49 per fill, versus $66.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 122 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 62 | $91.85▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $91.85 per fill, versus $139.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 99 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,970 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 58 | $10.59▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 73% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $10.59 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,924 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nadolol | 47 | $92.81 | ▲ More than typical |
About Nadolol: Nadolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. In the management of chest pain, nadolol may also help to reduce the frequency of chest pain episodes and improve your ability to exercise. Nadolol belongs to a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels. This results in a lowering of heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist with a long half-life, used in cardiovascular disease to treat arrhythmias, angina pectoris, and hypertension. Nadolol is also used for MIGRAINE DISORDERS and for tremor. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Nadolol, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $92.81 per fill, versus $77.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 88.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rifampin | 44 | $37.46▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rifampin: A semisynthetic antibiotic produced from Streptomyces mediterranei. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Rifampin, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $37.46 per fill, versus $76.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 36 | $6.26 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 71% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $6.26 per fill, versus $6.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 32 | $10.33 | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 80% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $10.33 per fill, versus $8.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 982 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 32 | $18.45▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $18.45 per fill, versus $24.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 42.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| PlenvuPeg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C | 30 | $141.17 | ≈ Typical |
About Plenvu: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Plenvu, about 77% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $141.17 per fill, versus $134.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 58 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gavilyte-GPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 29 | $18.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gavilyte-G: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $18.51 per fill, versus $14.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 37 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SutabSod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf | 28 | $169.82 | ≈ Typical |
About Sutab: This product is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy). Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This causes watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Sutab, about 85% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $169.82 per fill, versus $161.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 56 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 22 | $14.31▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $14.31 per fill, versus $21.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 675 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tacrolimus | 22 | $384.71 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tacrolimus: Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. A macrolide isolated from the culture broth of a strain of Streptomyces tsukubaensis that has strong immunosuppressive activity in vivo and prevents the activation of T-lymphocytes in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation in vitro. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $384.71 per fill, versus $222.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RinvoqUpadacitinib | 22 | $7,349.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rinvoq: Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis). Show more ▾ It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints. Upadacitinib is also used to treat a skin condition called atopic dermatitis. It reduces swelling, itching, and redness in the skin. This medication may also be used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Rinvoq, about 69% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $7,349.62 per fill, versus $6,330.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 652 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 20 | $14.22▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 80% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $14.22 per fill, versus $25.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EpclusaSofosbuvir/Velpatasvir | 18 | $25,911.30 | ≈ Typical |
About Epclusa: This medication is a combination of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir and is used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. Show more ▾ It may sometimes be used with another antiviral medication (ribavirin). These drugs work by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which helps your immune system fight the infection and may help your liver recover. Chronic hepatitis C infection can cause serious liver problems such as scarring (cirrhosis), or liver cancer. It is not known if this treatment can prevent you from passing the virus to others. Do not share needles, and practice safer sex (including the use of latex condoms) to lower the risk of passing the virus to others. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Epclusa, about 75% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $25,911.30 per fill, versus $18,018.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 504 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OcalivaObeticholic Acid | 16 | $8,932.38▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ocaliva: This medication is used alone or in combination treatment for a certain liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis-PBC). Show more ▾ This disease slowly destroys the bile ducts in the liver. When bile ducts are damaged, harmful substances can build up in bile and scar the liver. Obeticholic acid works by causing your liver to make less bile, and by helping bile flow out of the liver. Obeticholic acid may help slow worsening of primary biliary cholangitis and decrease symptoms such as tiredness, itchy skin, abdominal pain, and dry eyes and mouth. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ocaliva, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $8,932.38 per fill, versus $9,237.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ConstuloseLactulose | 16 | $54.42 | ≈ Typical |
About Constulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Constulose, about 89% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $54.42 per fill, versus $37.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 485 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 14 | $10.89▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $10.89 per fill, versus $28.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 | $6.92▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (194). Medicare paid an average of $6.92 per fill, versus $14.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 12 | $5.56▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $5.56 per fill, versus $8.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 12 | $652.07▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Linzess: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Linzess, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $652.07 per fill, versus $677.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EnuloseLactulose | 12 | $40.48 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Enulose: This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. Show more ▾ It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution. A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887) In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Enulose, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $40.48 per fill, versus $24.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 312 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diphenoxylate-AtropineDiphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine | 12 | $11.66▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diphenoxylate-Atropine: This medication is used to treat diarrhea. Show more ▾ It helps to decrease the number and frequency of bowel movements. It works by slowing the movement of the intestines. Diphenoxylate is similar to opioid pain relievers, but it acts mainly to slow the gut. Atropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics, which help to dry up body fluids and also slow gut movement. This medication should not be used to treat diarrhea caused by certain types of infection (such as C. difficile-associated diarrhea following antibiotic therapy). Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as breathing problems). In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 60% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $11.66 per fill, versus $31.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 314 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CholestyramineCholestyramine (With Sugar) | 12 | $40.26▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cholestyramine: Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels. A strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium Cl(-) anion. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about 63% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $40.26 per fill, versus $101.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Peg-3350 And ElectrolytesPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 11 | $20.18 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Peg-3350 And Electrolytes: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $20.18 per fill, versus $16.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 11 | $20.81 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $20.81 per fill, versus $17.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Entecavir | 11 | $212.52▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Entecavir: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Entecavir is used to treat long-term hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. Long-term infection can cause liver damage, rarely liver cancer, and liver failure. Entecavir helps to decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body. It is unknown if this medication lowers your chance of getting liver cancer or liver damage. Entecavir is an antiviral that belongs to a class of drugs known as hepatitis B virus nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Entecavir is not a cure for hepatitis B. It does not prevent the spread of the virus to others through sexual contact or blood/body fluid contamination (such as sharing used needles). In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Entecavir, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $212.52 per fill, versus $283.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 | $28.25 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (138). Medicare paid an average of $28.25 per fill, versus $9.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for ZEID K KAYALI M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Rialto, CA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
