RICK LAM HSU
Prescription History 1689299679
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in French Camp, CA
What does Rick Hsu prescribe?
In 2024, Rick Hsu wrote 472 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 106 prescriptions for 44 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 Rick Hsu prescribes.
Medications 18 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
Rick Hsu wrote 106 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $11.47 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 41 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $11.64 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 34 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $17.36 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
Rick Hsu wrote 34 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $11.28 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 33 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $12.62 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
Rick Hsu wrote 29 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $17.00 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 25 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $10.35 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
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
Rick Hsu wrote 22 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.20 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $5.71 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 18 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.62 per fill, versus $13.21 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 16 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $42.82 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.98 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $8.49 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.28 per fill, versus $5.64 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
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
Rick Hsu wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $24.76 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $17.67 per fill, versus $10.59 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.22 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Rick Hsu wrote 12 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $106.40 per fill, versus $186.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Rick Hsu’s prescriptions
What does Rick Hsu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rick Hsu's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (106), Amlodipine Besylate (41) and Levothyroxine Sodium (34).
How does Rick Hsu's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Rick Hsu prescribes 18 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Rick Hsu 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.
