JIUN KIM M.D.
Prescription History 1598020752
Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, CA
What does Dr. Kim prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kim wrote 494 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 74 prescriptions for 25 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. Kim 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
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. Kim wrote 74 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $58.47 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 39 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $25.53 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 38 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $77.62 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 29 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $27.72 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 29 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $97.26 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 25 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $15.03 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $18.55 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
Dulaglutide 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. Kim wrote 25 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1,024.61 per fill, versus $1,230.75 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. Kim wrote 24 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $46.83 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 23 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $20.31 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 18 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $36.42 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
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. Kim wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $25.68 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $44.06 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
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. Kim wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $69.83 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
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. Kim wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $35.21 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 15 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $49.36 per fill, versus $54.90 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 14 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $176.67 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.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kim wrote 14 prescriptions for Trueplus Pen Needle, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $59.14 per fill, versus $53.01 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. Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $52.97 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
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. Kim wrote 13 prescriptions for Insulin Glargine-Yfgn, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $54.13 per fill, versus $113.40 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. Kim wrote 11 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $625.15 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.
Questions about Dr. Kim’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kim's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (74), Gabapentin (39) and Pantoprazole Sodium (38).
How does Dr. Kim's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kim 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. Kim 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.
