MIN SOO SHIN MD,APC
Prescription History 1720005259
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Huntington Park, CA
What does Dr. Shin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shin wrote 1,289 Medicare prescriptions for 50 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 121 prescriptions for 16 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. Shin prescribes.
Medications 50 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. Shin wrote 121 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $9.38 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 92 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $12.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 66 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.25 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
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. Shin wrote 59 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $10.74 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 45 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $9.64 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 44 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $31.22 per fill, versus $29.89 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 39 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $11.14 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. Shin wrote 35 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.57 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 34 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.31 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 32 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $13.03 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 31 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.76 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
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. Shin wrote 30 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $7.01 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. Shin wrote 30 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.00 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
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. Shin wrote 28 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $230.13 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 27 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.33 per fill, versus $37.33 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
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. Shin wrote 24 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $71.88 per fill, versus $331.31 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
Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 24 prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $71.23 per fill, versus $108.58 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 23 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.63 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.27 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 product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 22 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $17.34 per fill, versus $31.59 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 22 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $12.02 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
Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 22 prescriptions for Megestrol Acetate, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $89.24 per fill, versus $57.89 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
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. Shin wrote 21 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.81 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
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. Shin wrote 20 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.71 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
Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 20 prescriptions for Raloxifene Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $55.88 per fill, versus $37.64 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 19 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.94 per fill, versus $6.25 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
Insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 19 prescriptions for Humulin R, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $49.58 per fill, versus $106.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 19 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $224.99 per fill, versus $915.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 19 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.51 per fill, versus $13.84 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 18 prescriptions for Valproic Acid, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.98 per fill, versus $47.33 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $15.76 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 high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 16 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $9.72 per fill, versus $16.60 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. Shin wrote 16 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.78 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
Insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 15 prescriptions for Novolin R, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $54.85 per fill, versus $59.56 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 15 prescriptions for Topiramate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $13.46 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. Shin wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $63.05 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 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. Shin wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.93 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $37.83 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
Combination isophane/regular insulin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 13 prescriptions for Humulin 70/30 Kwikpen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $30.59 per fill, versus $252.00 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 product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 13 prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $213.56 per fill, versus $256.09 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
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. Shin wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $182.30 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 12 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $21.54 per fill, versus $16.75 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.44 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
Insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 12 prescriptions for Novolin R Flexpen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $27.97 per fill, versus $42.58 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
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. Shin wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $28.31 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
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. Shin wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $12.31 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 11 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $36.81 per fill, versus $135.73 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 11 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.80 per fill, versus $51.54 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 11 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.11 per fill, versus $29.18 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shin wrote 11 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl Er, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $53.22 per fill, versus $111.59 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. Shin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shin's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (121), Donepezil Hcl (92) and Amlodipine Besylate (66).
How does Dr. Shin's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 50 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shin prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 6 about as often and 43 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shin 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.
