ARIC MATTHEW PONCE MD
Prescription History 1457094112
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Bernardino, CA
What does Dr. Ponce prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ponce wrote 310 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Quetiapine Fumarate, with 53 prescriptions.
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. Ponce prescribes.
Medications 17 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
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. Ponce wrote 53 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $10.53 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 28 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $4.50 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 24 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.06 per fill, versus $25.68 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. Ponce wrote 23 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.69 per fill, versus $19.05 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 19 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.03 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 16 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $45.01 per fill, versus $51.64 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.34 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 16 prescriptions for Perphenazine, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $10.68 per fill, versus $55.18 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 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. Ponce wrote 15 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.16 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 14 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.45 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 14 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.44 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1.69 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 13 prescriptions for Haloperidol, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $13.99 per fill, versus $34.79 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. Ponce wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.92 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 11 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $71.35 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.46 per fill, versus $13.85 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ponce wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.73 per fill, versus $6.02 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. Ponce’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ponce prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ponce's most prescribed medications were Quetiapine Fumarate (53), Gabapentin (28) and Bupropion Xl (24).
How does Dr. Ponce's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ponce prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ponce 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.
