DR. HSING PAO M.D.
Prescription History 1720406549
Family Medicine in San Jose, CA
What does Dr. Pao prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pao wrote 472 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 95 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. Pao prescribes.
Medications 21 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. Pao wrote 95 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $4.85 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. Pao wrote 46 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.33 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. Pao wrote 30 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $8.10 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 29 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.91 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 28 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $11.21 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 26 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $9.15 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 23 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $16.19 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 20 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $3.37 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $12.52 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
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. Pao wrote 17 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $18.94 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
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. Pao wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $6.40 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
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. Pao wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.33 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.89 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 14 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.54 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.31 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 12 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.66 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 12 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.07 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
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. Pao wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $831.58 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
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. Pao wrote 11 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.54 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pao wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.01 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
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. Pao wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.96 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.
Questions about Dr. Pao’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pao prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pao's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (95), Amlodipine Besylate (46) and Losartan Potassium (30).
How does Dr. Pao's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pao prescribes 21 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pao 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.
