DR. HUGO ESTEFANO ALTAMIRANO MD
Prescription History 1477868917
Anesthesiology in San Pablo, CA
What does Dr. Altamirano prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Altamirano wrote 392 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 64 prescriptions for 17 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. Altamirano prescribes.
Medications 21 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 64 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $12.58 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 41 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $37.88 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
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. Altamirano wrote 25 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.00 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
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. Altamirano wrote 23 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $15.61 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 19 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $18.08 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 18 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $13.98 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 17 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $279.12 per fill, versus $923.33 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. Altamirano wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $25.93 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 16 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $39.98 per fill, versus $38.94 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. Altamirano wrote 16 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $47.10 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 14 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $8.42 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.54 per fill, versus $16.05 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
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. Altamirano wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $26.78 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $20.40 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 13 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $16.33 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 12 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.34 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.80 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
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. Altamirano wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $289.28 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $24.02 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Altamirano wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $53.64 per fill, versus $110.37 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. Altamirano wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 9% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.27 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.
Questions about Dr. Altamirano’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Altamirano prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Altamirano's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (64), Gabapentin (41) and Furosemide (25).
How does Dr. Altamirano's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Altamirano prescribes 21 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Altamirano 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.
