DR. JOHN PATRICK SHEPPARD MD, MS
Prescription History 1629605274
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in West Hollywood, CA
What does Dr. Sheppard prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sheppard wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 16 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. Sheppard prescribes.
Medications 5 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. Sheppard wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $10.75 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
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. Sheppard wrote 16 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $885.56 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sheppard wrote 12 prescriptions for Entresto, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $982.53 per fill, versus $1,043.51 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. Sheppard wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $9.44 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sheppard wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.62 per fill, versus $10.05 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. Sheppard’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sheppard prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sheppard's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (16), Jardiance (16) and Entresto (12).
How does Dr. Sheppard's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sheppard prescribes 5 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sheppard 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.
