KE-QIN HU MD
Prescription History 1548340607
Internal Medicine - Hepatology in Orange, CA

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH, ORANGE, CA 92868(714) 456-8978 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: November 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KE-QIN HU MD, an active Hepatology specialist practicing in Orange, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 18 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 938 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Vemlidy, which accounts for 352 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.

18
Medications
938
Total Claims
1,396
30-Day Fills
Vemlidy
Most Prescribed · 352 claims
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18 medications · 2024 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by KE-QIN HU MD in 2024, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and CA state comparisons
Medication Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill Vs. Other CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg

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. Component of Biktarvy.

In 2024, this provider wrote 352 Medicare prescriptions for Vemlidy, about 7.6 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $1,522.26 per fill, versus $1,538.20 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
352
CA average
46.0

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
$1,522.26
CA average
$1,538.20

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

397
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
11,910
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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. An epimer of chenodeoxycholic acid. It is a mammalian bile acid found first in the bear and is apparently either a precursor or a product of chenodeoxycholate. Its administration changes the composition of bile and may dissolve gallstones. It is used as a cholagogue and choleretic.

In 2024, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (30.6). Medicare paid an average of $135.02 per fill, versus $145.45 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
92
CA average
30.6

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
$135.02
CA average
$145.45

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

162.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,845
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Entecavir, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (30.6). Medicare paid an average of $109.72 per fill, versus $171.02 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
84
CA average
30.6

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
$109.72
CA average
$171.02

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

143.1
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
4,292
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Lactulose, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (29.1). Medicare paid an average of $61.22 per fill, versus $52.96 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
48
CA average
29.1

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
$61.22
CA average
$52.96

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

70
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,554
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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). 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 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Xifaxan, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $4,047.03 per fill, versus $2,777.73 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
41
CA average
25.0

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
$4,047.03
CA average
$2,777.73

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

50
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,500
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 61% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (64.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.38 per fill, versus $6.39 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
39
CA average
64.3

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
$5.38
CA average
$6.39

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

91.2
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,735
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (24.6). Medicare paid an average of $29.23 per fill, versus $47.82 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
36
CA average
24.6

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
$29.23
CA average
$47.82

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

79
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,370
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Constulose, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $25.14 per fill, versus $26.72 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
35
CA average
20.0

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
$25.14
CA average
$26.72

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

35
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
335
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (28.6). Medicare paid an average of $47.03 per fill, versus $132.62 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
33
CA average
28.6

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
$47.03
CA average
$132.62

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

39.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,180
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 83% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (37.4). Medicare paid an average of $14.27 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
31
CA average
37.4

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
$14.27
CA average
$10.05

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

77.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,325
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Tacrolimus: This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications. Show more ▾

Eczema is an allergic-type condition that causes red, irritated, and itchy skin. This drug works by weakening the skin's defense (immune) system, thereby decreasing the allergic reaction and relieving the eczema. Tacrolimus belongs to a class of drugs known as topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs). For children 2 to 15 years of age, the lower strength product should be used. This medication is not recommended if you have a history of a certain rare genetic disorder (Netherton's syndrome). Also, this medication should not be used by anyone who has a weakened immune system (for example, following an organ transplant). 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 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 79% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (37.9). Medicare paid an average of $66.22 per fill, versus $133.78 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
30
CA average
37.9

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
$66.22
CA average
$133.78

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 2024

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 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (40.3). Medicare paid an average of $4.73 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
22
CA average
40.3

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
$4.73
CA average
$5.64

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

24.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
700
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾

It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (56.5). Medicare paid an average of $9.28 per fill, versus $8.98 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
22
CA average
56.5

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
$9.28
CA average
$8.98

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

54
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,620
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Rezdiffra: This medication is used to treat a certain liver disease (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis-NASH). Show more ▾

In people with NASH, fat builds up in the liver leading to inflammation and more serious liver problems over time. Resmetirom works by decreasing the buildup of fat in the liver and may help prevent further liver damage. A thyroid hormone receptor-beta agonist.

In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Rezdiffra, about 73% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (23.2). Medicare paid an average of $3,835.98 per fill, versus $4,051.98 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
17
CA average
23.2

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
$3,835.98
CA average
$4,051.98

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 2024

About Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Tenofovir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. Show more ▾

It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Tenofovir belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Tenofovir is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share personal items (such as needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tenofovir is also used to treat a certain type of liver infection called chronic hepatitis B infection. It helps to decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body by interfering with virus growth. An adenine analog REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITOR with antiviral activity against HIV-1 and HEPATITIS B. It is used to treat HIV INFECTIONS and CHRONIC HEPATITIS B, in combination with other ANTIVIRAL AGENTS, due to the emergence of ANTIVIRAL DRUG RESISTANCE when it is used alone.

In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, about 65% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (26.3). Medicare paid an average of $103.84 per fill, versus $158.39 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
17
CA average
26.3

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
$103.84
CA average
$158.39

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

43
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,290
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Prograf: Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney, heart, liver, or lung 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 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Prograf, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (15.6). Medicare paid an average of $473.63 per fill, versus $749.62 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
16
CA average
15.6

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
$473.63
CA average
$749.62

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 2024

About Baraclude: 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 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Baraclude, about 67% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $932.53 per fill, versus $1,603.82 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
CA average
18.0

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
$932.53
CA average
$1,603.82

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 2024

About Propranolol Hcl: This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions. Show more ▾

It is used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs.

In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (25.4). Medicare paid an average of $12.15 per fill, versus $20.69 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
CA average
25.4

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
$12.15
CA average
$20.69

This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication.

29
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
870
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024
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About this data. The prescription history for KE-QIN HU MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Hepatology prescribing approach at this Orange, 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 among CA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.

About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.