JONATHAN JOSHUA FRANKMAN DO
Prescription History 1689163370
Hospitalist in Kentfield, CA
What does Dr. Frankman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Frankman wrote 1,446 Medicare prescriptions for 43 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 168 prescriptions for 48 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. Frankman prescribes.
Medications 43 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 168 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $23.11 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 102 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $24.99 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 97 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $20.01 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 89 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $11.40 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 59 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $24.18 per fill, versus $16.05 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
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
Dr. Frankman wrote 56 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.76 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
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. Frankman wrote 56 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $14.36 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 54 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $13.42 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 45 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $27.78 per fill, versus $21.39 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 43 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $17.05 per fill, versus $7.82 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 37 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $23.20 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
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. Frankman wrote 36 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $13.19 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 35 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.82 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 33 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $22.91 per fill, versus $15.10 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. Frankman wrote 33 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $15.97 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 33 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.43 per fill, versus $10.03 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
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. Frankman wrote 27 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $24.77 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 26 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $286.00 per fill, versus $952.66 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. Frankman wrote 25 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.96 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 24 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.16 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 24 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $275.44 per fill, versus $923.33 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. Frankman wrote 22 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $18.36 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
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
Dr. Frankman wrote 21 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.41 per fill, versus $10.86 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 21 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $23.45 per fill, versus $33.95 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. Frankman wrote 21 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $21.96 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
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 20 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $60.99 per fill, versus $98.50 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 used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 20 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $33.39 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 19 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $15.31 per fill, versus $6.24 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 17 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.45 per fill, versus $8.89 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. Frankman wrote 17 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $462.01 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
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. Frankman wrote 16 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.63 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $23.79 per fill, versus $13.40 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 14 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $14.75 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $15.33 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $22.57 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
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. Frankman wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.40 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 12 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $26.77 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $22.11 per fill, versus $15.58 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $16.33 per fill, versus $14.35 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
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. Frankman wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.11 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.37 per fill, versus $64.61 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. Frankman wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.54 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Frankman wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $10.58 per fill, versus $6.02 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. Frankman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Frankman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Frankman's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (168), Duloxetine Hcl (102) and Mirtazapine (97).
How does Dr. Frankman's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 43 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Frankman prescribes 4 more often than the typical California prescriber, 4 about as often and 35 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Frankman 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.
