MR. FERNANDO M PADILLA P.A.C.
Prescription History 1720240708
Physician Assistant - Medical in Santa Ana, CA
What does Fernando Padilla prescribe?
In 2024, Fernando Padilla wrote 926 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 147 prescriptions for 67 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 Fernando Padilla prescribes.
Medications 32 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
Fernando Padilla wrote 147 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $13.47 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 91 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $8.01 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 73 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.27 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 50 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.43 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 41 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $12.25 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 37 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $10.02 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 36 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $17.40 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 35 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.51 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 34 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $21.03 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 31 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $12.42 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 27 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.34 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
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
Fernando Padilla wrote 22 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $931.91 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.98 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 20 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.87 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
Fernando Padilla wrote 18 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.22 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 18 prescriptions for Toujeo Max Solostar, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $813.17 per fill, versus $963.96 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 with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 17 prescriptions for Janumet, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,371.11 per fill, versus $763.33 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 17 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,485.33 per fill, versus $1,191.18 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 16 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $26.98 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.74 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.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 16 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $89.49 per fill, versus $66.35 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
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
Fernando Padilla wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $693.67 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.24 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 14 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $19.36 per fill, versus $13.99 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
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
Fernando Padilla wrote 14 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $33.90 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 13 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $21.50 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 combination of 3 drugs: empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 13 prescriptions for Trijardy Xr, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $795.90 per fill, versus $840.27 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $14.36 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
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
Fernando Padilla wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,500.01 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.32 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $15.86 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Fernando Padilla wrote 11 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $837.29 per fill, versus $724.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Fernando Padilla’s prescriptions
What does Fernando Padilla prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Fernando Padilla's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (147), Metformin Hcl (91) and Amlodipine Besylate (73).
How does Fernando Padilla's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Fernando Padilla prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 31 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Fernando Padilla 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.
