FARANAK SARAJZADEH FIEDLER M.D.
Prescription History 1568615607
Family Medicine in San Ramon, CA
What does Dr. Fiedler prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Fiedler wrote 472 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 36 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. Fiedler prescribes.
Medications 25 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.97 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 28 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $6.52 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. Fiedler wrote 28 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $6.24 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $9.60 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
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. Fiedler wrote 26 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $6.98 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $18.79 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
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. Fiedler wrote 23 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $28.16 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 23 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.44 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.
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. Fiedler wrote 22 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $12.52 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.57 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 18 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $18.83 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 17 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.32 per fill, versus $12.53 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. Fiedler wrote 17 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.22 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 17 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.16 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 16 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.42 per fill, versus $10.39 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 15 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $22.82 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.03 per fill, versus $12.66 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. Fiedler wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.67 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 15 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $31.50 per fill, versus $74.43 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. Fiedler wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $25.10 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 12 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $14.64 per fill, versus $25.25 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 11 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $32.03 per fill, versus $32.27 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 11 prescriptions for Fosfomycin Tromethamine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $50.62 per fill, versus $177.76 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. Fiedler wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $3.86 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 used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Fiedler wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $31.66 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. Fiedler’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Fiedler prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Fiedler's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (36), Lorazepam (28) and Tramadol Hcl (28).
How does Dr. Fiedler's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Fiedler prescribes 25 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Fiedler 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.
