MICHAEL JAMES VALENCIA
Prescription History 1609571900
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Laguna Niguel, CA
What does Michael Valencia prescribe?
In 2024, Michael Valencia wrote 231 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 40 prescriptions for 17 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Michael Valencia prescribes.
Medications 13 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
Michael Valencia wrote 40 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $10.05 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
Michael Valencia wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.45 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Michael Valencia wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $22.22 per fill, versus $28.70 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
Michael Valencia wrote 19 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.98 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Michael Valencia wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $14.67 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
Michael Valencia wrote 17 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $36.47 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Michael Valencia wrote 16 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.56 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Michael Valencia wrote 16 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $10.31 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Michael Valencia wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.96 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Michael Valencia wrote 12 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $10.40 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Michael Valencia wrote 12 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $22.06 per fill, versus $19.19 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
Michael Valencia wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $3.37 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Michael Valencia wrote 11 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $643.60 per fill, versus $801.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Michael Valencia’s prescriptions
What does Michael Valencia prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Valencia's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (40), Losartan Potassium (23) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (21).
How does Michael Valencia's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Michael Valencia prescribes 13 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Michael Valencia 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.
