RICHARD RODRIGUEZ M.D.
Prescription History 1588198352
Family Medicine in Orange, CA
What does Dr. Rodriguez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rodriguez wrote 2,848 Medicare prescriptions for 73 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 166 prescriptions for 44 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. Rodriguez prescribes.
Medications 73 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 166 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $14.63 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 138 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $13.78 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 134 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $13.86 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 122 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.69 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 106 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $18.43 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. Rodriguez wrote 90 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $17.52 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 87 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $11.51 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 86 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $427.50 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 84 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $25.90 per fill, versus $29.89 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. Rodriguez wrote 67 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $20.25 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 66 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $11.50 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 65 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $35.44 per fill, versus $24.00 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 60 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.48 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 58 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.31 per fill, versus $8.98 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 53 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $17.74 per fill, versus $14.35 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 53 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.84 per fill, versus $10.71 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 52 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $11.72 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 50 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.34 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 50 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.79 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 50 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 88% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.57 per fill, versus $7.82 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 49 prescriptions for Risperidone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $17.88 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 49 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.66 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 47 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $30.07 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
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 47 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $92.01 per fill, versus $66.72 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 42 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $16.26 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 42 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $18.22 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 41 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $17.52 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 41 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $13.31 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 39 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.75 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 38 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $8.76 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 36 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $48.28 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 33 prescriptions for Januvia, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $336.19 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 32 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.05 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 31 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $37.47 per fill, versus $37.33 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 29 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.38 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $19.86 per fill, versus $12.42 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 88% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $5.11 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. Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $16.74 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.75 per fill, versus $11.17 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $15.16 per fill, versus $15.10 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 product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $26.14 per fill, versus $31.59 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $14.71 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 the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving) or Parkinson-like conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Rytary, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $338.66 per fill, versus $1,313.95 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. Rodriguez wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $522.23 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 19 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $12.83 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 19 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.49 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $171.37 per fill, versus $13.89 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $25.53 per fill, versus $25.17 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $15.37 per fill, versus $13.71 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 16 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $18.49 per fill, versus $30.86 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 16 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.85 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.34 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 16 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $53.75 per fill, versus $75.37 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $9.65 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 parasitic roundworm infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Ivermectin, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $42.18 per fill, versus $128.89 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. Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.66 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $96.03 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Digoxin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.90 per fill, versus $22.84 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $20.59 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
This drug is used by mouth or rectally to treat or prevent complications of liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Enulose, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $42.91 per fill, versus $29.78 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $140.90 per fill, versus $155.85 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
Lovastatin 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. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.81 per fill, versus $10.38 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. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $16.45 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $310.62 per fill, versus $952.66 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
Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $65.16 per fill, versus $108.58 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 used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.34 per fill, versus $11.55 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.59 per fill, versus $14.67 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
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $21.90 per fill, versus $20.79 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
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $79.47 per fill, versus $182.11 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $20.31 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Phenytoin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $24.61 per fill, versus $38.58 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $21.00 per fill, versus $10.33 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $99.60 per fill, versus $49.58 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. Rodriguez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rodriguez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rodriguez's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (166), Atorvastatin Calcium (138) and Losartan Potassium (134).
How does Dr. Rodriguez's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 73 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rodriguez prescribes 8 more often than the typical California prescriber, 20 about as often and 45 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rodriguez 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.
