THOMAS ROBERT CALKINS M.D.
Prescription History 1720037518
Emergency Medicine in Chula Vista, CA
What does Dr. Calkins prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Calkins wrote 166 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 41 prescriptions for 41 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. Calkins prescribes.
Medications 8 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Calkins wrote 41 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.76 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Calkins wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.55 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
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. Calkins wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.05 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Calkins wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.89 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Calkins wrote 15 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1.45 per fill, versus $4.49 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Calkins wrote 15 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.83 per fill, versus $6.84 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Calkins wrote 14 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $6.79 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Calkins wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $6.32 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. Calkins’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Calkins prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Calkins's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (41), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (33) and Prednisone (19).
How does Dr. Calkins's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Calkins prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Calkins 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.
