NICHOLAS HOANG NGUYEN FNP-C
Prescription History 1669010021
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Valley Center, CA
What does Nicholas Nguyen prescribe?
In 2024, Nicholas Nguyen wrote 621 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 71 prescriptions for 13 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 Nicholas Nguyen prescribes.
Medications 26 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 71 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.96 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
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
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 65 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.83 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 45 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,139.62 per fill, versus $1,102.15 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
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 38 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $37.42 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.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 31 prescriptions for Single Use Swab, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $2.63 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
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 29 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.51 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 28 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $84.74 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
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
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $40.31 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 23 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.34 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $58.41 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 21 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $14.30 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 21 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.70 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $5.77 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 20 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $6.71 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 18 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.32 per fill, versus $17.99 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 18 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $935.34 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 16 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $107.23 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 15 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $12.28 per fill, versus $74.43 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
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.89 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
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
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 14 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $40.28 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.14 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $5.23 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
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
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 12 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.91 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.73 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $519.14 per fill, versus $698.68 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Nicholas Nguyen wrote 11 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $37.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Nicholas Nguyen’s prescriptions
What does Nicholas Nguyen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Nguyen's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (71), Atorvastatin Calcium (65) and Ozempic (45).
How does Nicholas Nguyen's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Nicholas Nguyen prescribes 2 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Nicholas Nguyen 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.
