PINA K WONG MD
Prescription History 1730157504
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Monterey Park, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for PINA K WONG MD, an active Infectious Disease specialist practicing in Monterey Park, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 45 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levofloxacin, which accounts for 16 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.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | 16 | $1.24▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levofloxacin: Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27.2). Medicare paid an average of $1.24 per fill, versus $5.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 103 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azithromycin | 15 | $5.23 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (38.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.23 per fill, versus $4.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| NuzyraOmadacycline Tosylate | 14 | $14,597.12 | ≈ Typical |
About Nuzyra: Omadacycline is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Demonstrated in vitro activity against a broad range of Gram-positive and select Gram-negative pathogens. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Nuzyra, about 77% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (18.2). Medicare paid an average of $14,597.12 per fill, versus $11,748.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 404 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for PINA K WONG MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Infectious Disease prescribing approach at this Monterey Park, 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 among CA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
