DR. ALISHA DESAI KOHM M.D.
Prescription History 1639315708
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Los Angeles, CA
What does Dr. Kohm prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kohm wrote 1,976 Medicare prescriptions for 37 medications. The most prescribed was Sertraline Hcl, with 149 prescriptions for 47 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. Kohm prescribes.
Medications 37 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
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. Kohm wrote 149 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 3.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.98 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 141 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 3.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.12 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 127 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 3.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $7.09 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. Kohm wrote 124 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.51 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 121 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $19.44 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 121 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.32 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 94 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.80 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 91 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.32 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 91 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.47 per fill, versus $11.85 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 69 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $22.21 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 65 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $23.10 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 59 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.59 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 54 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $18.37 per fill, versus $14.45 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 54 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $19.76 per fill, versus $23.92 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 53 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $71.35 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 46 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $36.64 per fill, versus $49.32 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 treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 45 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $23.33 per fill, versus $28.60 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. Kohm wrote 40 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.08 per fill, versus $18.90 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 37 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $5.37 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 32 prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $103.10 per fill, versus $91.37 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 31 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.17 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
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 31 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $19.88 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 to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 28 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $20.71 per fill, versus $25.68 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. Kohm wrote 27 prescriptions for Clozapine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $33.02 per fill, versus $76.09 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. Kohm wrote 26 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $40.64 per fill, versus $18.09 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. Kohm wrote 25 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $66.02 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 25 prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $25.44 per fill, versus $292.84 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 25 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.09 per fill, versus $12.24 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 24 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $11.48 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 23 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $16.93 per fill, versus $25.50 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 17 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $19.15 per fill, versus $20.69 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
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 16 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $83.95 per fill, versus $76.10 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 15 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $23.79 per fill, versus $23.39 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 13 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $106.95 per fill, versus $68.13 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. Kohm wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.25 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
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kohm wrote 13 prescriptions for Temazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $83.71 per fill, versus $13.53 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
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. Kohm wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.06 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.
Questions about Dr. Kohm’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kohm prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kohm's most prescribed medications were Sertraline Hcl (149), Lorazepam (141) and Clonazepam (127).
How does Dr. Kohm's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 37 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kohm prescribes 18 more often than the typical California prescriber, 10 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kohm 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.
