VIVIAN LIN M.D.
Prescription History 1699032821
Internal Medicine in Beverly Hills, CA
What does Dr. Lin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lin wrote 3,059 Medicare prescriptions for 84 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 345 prescriptions for 109 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. Lin prescribes.
Medications 84 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. Lin wrote 345 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.99 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
Dr. Lin wrote 228 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.56 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
Dr. Lin wrote 139 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $9.18 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
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. Lin wrote 130 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $16.41 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
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. Lin wrote 102 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $11.60 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 78 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $11.24 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 76 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $18.22 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 71 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $14.02 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 63 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.00 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
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. Lin wrote 63 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.10 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
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
Dr. Lin wrote 60 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $25.40 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 57 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.38 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
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. Lin wrote 57 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.03 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 49 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.26 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
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. Lin wrote 47 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $18.88 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 45 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $9.65 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. Lin wrote 45 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.81 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.
What it is used for
Pravastatin 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. Lin wrote 43 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.95 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Dr. Lin wrote 42 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.44 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.11 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 38 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $26.00 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. Lin wrote 38 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $32.63 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
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. Lin wrote 37 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $30.27 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 37 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.27 per fill, versus $13.09 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 36 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.37 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 34 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $26.99 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 33 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $28.19 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 32 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 83% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $55.38 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 31 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $34.93 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 30 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.90 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 29 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $36.59 per fill, versus $22.82 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 29 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.13 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 27 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.58 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 25 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.81 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 25 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.31 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.
What it is used for
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 23 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.25 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 a hormone.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 23 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $100.52 per fill, versus $56.87 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.28 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
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. Lin wrote 23 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $14.79 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 22 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.47 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
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
Dr. Lin wrote 22 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $120.30 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.
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. Lin wrote 21 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.66 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 21 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $5.51 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 20 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $61.60 per fill, versus $32.27 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 20 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.37 per fill, versus $21.18 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. Lin wrote 20 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $277.51 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 20 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.63 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 20 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.87 per fill, versus $28.57 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. Lin wrote 19 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $32.54 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $32.64 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 19 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $11.60 per fill, versus $14.23 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $7.62 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. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.42 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $20.54 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. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,420.63 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
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
Dr. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,030.22 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
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
Dr. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.70 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
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. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $21.34 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.57 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
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. Lin wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,280.63 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 16 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $4.39 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 15 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $17.53 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
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. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $1.60 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $20.21 per fill, versus $19.83 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.67 per fill, versus $10.71 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $24.00 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. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.08 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $9.20 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $13.71 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $2.75 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $127.62 per fill, versus $110.37 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.43 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
Lovastatin 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. Lin wrote 12 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.29 per fill, versus $10.38 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 12 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $7.01 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
Crofelemer is used to relieve symptoms of diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients who are taking medicines to treat HIV infection.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 12 prescriptions for Mytesi, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $2,525.35 per fill, versus $3,046.64 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 12 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $18.68 per fill, versus $58.68 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 12 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $24.58 per fill, versus $17.72 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
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. Lin wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $977.12 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $9.18 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. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $17.00 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.88 per fill, versus $7.89 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.57 per fill, versus $28.64 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
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.24 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $37.76 per fill, versus $35.75 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. Lin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lin's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (345), Amlodipine Besylate (228) and Levothyroxine Sodium (139).
How does Dr. Lin's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 84 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lin prescribes 4 more often than the typical California prescriber, 20 about as often and 60 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lin 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.
