DR. JOSEPH GEORGE CERJAN M.D.
Prescription History 1447280607
Family Medicine in Borrego Springs, CA
What does Dr. Cerjan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cerjan wrote 1,051 Medicare prescriptions for 38 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 119 prescriptions for 52 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. Cerjan prescribes.
Medications 38 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 119 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.35 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
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. Cerjan wrote 98 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $7.30 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 76 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.28 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 67 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $11.47 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
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. Cerjan wrote 61 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $3.70 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
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. Cerjan wrote 54 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $6.86 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 53 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $7.11 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
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. Cerjan wrote 36 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $37.03 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 31 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $15.48 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.10 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 22 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.15 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 22 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $6.08 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
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. Cerjan wrote 21 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $5.57 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
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. Cerjan wrote 20 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $3.25 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
Glipizide 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. Cerjan wrote 20 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.50 per fill, versus $10.86 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. Cerjan wrote 19 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $942.64 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 17 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $19.69 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 17 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.76 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 16 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $3.49 per fill, versus $15.58 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. Cerjan wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $12.30 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 15 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1.77 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 15 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $11.14 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
Pravastatin 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. Cerjan wrote 15 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.28 per fill, versus $13.25 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 14 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $8.24 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.96 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
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. Cerjan wrote 14 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,103.33 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1.36 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 13 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.19 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 13 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.36 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
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. Cerjan wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.22 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $2.97 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
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. Cerjan wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.19 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $19.08 per fill, versus $26.00 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.66 per fill, versus $11.85 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.13 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
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. Cerjan wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.65 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
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. Cerjan wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.17 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Cerjan wrote 11 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.55 per fill, versus $13.84 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. Cerjan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cerjan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cerjan's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (119), Atorvastatin Calcium (98) and Amlodipine Besylate (76).
How does Dr. Cerjan's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 38 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cerjan prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 37 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cerjan 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.
