TONY KING M.D.
Prescription History 1710015607
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Lake Forest, CA

Active since March 01, 2007PECOS Enrolled
22865 LAKE FOREST DR, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630(949) 660-5188 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for TONY KING M.D., an active Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist practicing in Lake Forest, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 324 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Lorazepam, which accounts for 37 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.

15
Medications
324
Total Claims
378
30-Day Fills
Lorazepam
Most Prescribed · 37 claims
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15 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by TONY KING M.D. in 2023, with claim volumes, costs, and CA state comparisons
Medication Claims 30-Day Fills Days Supply Cost / Claim Utilization vs CA Avg

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
37
CA average
45.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$14.87
CA average
$7.40

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

37.0
30-Day Fills
1,069
Days Supply

About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾

It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
34
CA average
20.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$25.47
CA average
$34.17

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

34.0
30-Day Fills
956
Days Supply

About Methylphenidate Hcl: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾

It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
32
CA average
16.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$79.80
CA average
$131.18

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

32.0
30-Day Fills
891
Days Supply

About Methylphenidate Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾

It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
30
CA average
34.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$11.38
CA average
$15.32

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

53.8
30-Day Fills
1,590
Days Supply

About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
25
CA average
47.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$6.51
CA average
$14.32

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

25.0
30-Day Fills
730
Days Supply

About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾

It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
23
CA average
29.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$19.09
CA average
$30.98

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

40.9
30-Day Fills
1,210
Days Supply

About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾

It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
22
CA average
41.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$8.11
CA average
$9.00

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

24.0
30-Day Fills
710
Days Supply

About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
22
CA average
25.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$89.90
CA average
$39.98

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

22.0
30-Day Fills
660
Days Supply

About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾

It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
20
CA average
51.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$13.97
CA average
$8.68

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

24.0
30-Day Fills
705
Days Supply

About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾

It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
15
CA average
24.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$23.17
CA average
$29.04

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

21.0
30-Day Fills
630
Days Supply

About Bupropion Hcl Sr: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
14
CA average
23.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$101.43
CA average
$112.15

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
420
Days Supply

About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Desvenlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
14
CA average
25.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$4.23
CA average
$8.21

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
420
Days Supply

About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾

This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
12
CA average
15.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$35.16
CA average
$86.83

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
306
Days Supply

About Dextroamphetamine Sulfate: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾

It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
12
CA average
52.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$13.44
CA average
$15.57

This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾

This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber

This provider
12
CA average
45.0

Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average

This provider
$18.84
CA average
$12.11

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾

This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

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Top Prescribed= this provider's 5 highest-utilization medications. Above Avg. Typical Below Avg.= utilization vs the average CA prescriber of the same drug; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the CA average cost per claim.

About this data. The prescription history for TONY KING M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Child & Adolescent Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Lake Forest, CA practice.

Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.