DANIEL ROBERT SPURGEON M.D.
Prescription History 1396936282
Family Medicine in Los Angeles, CA
What does Dr. Spurgeon prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Spurgeon wrote 278 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 51 prescriptions for 49 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. Spurgeon 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
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. Spurgeon wrote 51 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 44 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $4.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 31 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.02 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 26 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $9.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 19 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $42.82 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 18 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.02 per fill, versus $4.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 18 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $14.38 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
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. Spurgeon wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.25 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 16 prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.62 per fill, versus $12.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 15 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.21 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 12 prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl Viscous, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $21.37 per fill, versus $17.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Spurgeon wrote 11 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $6.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Spurgeon’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Spurgeon prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Spurgeon's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (51), Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (44) and Levothyroxine Sodium (31).
How does Dr. Spurgeon's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Spurgeon prescribes 2 more often than the typical California prescriber, 2 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Spurgeon 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.
