WILLIAM R COLEMAN MD
Prescription History 1760404792
Dermatology in Northridge, CA
What does Dr. Coleman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Coleman wrote 414 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Triamcinolone Acetonide, with 83 prescriptions for 42 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. Coleman prescribes.
Medications 14 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 83 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $16.05 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 69 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.14 per fill, versus $21.18 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 43 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $77.85 per fill, versus $43.46 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
This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 41 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $62.02 per fill, versus $57.05 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 37 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $24.99 per fill, versus $13.89 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $20.54 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 20 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 90% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $19.35 per fill, versus $35.75 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 17 prescriptions for Imiquimod, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $30.43 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 16 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $37.27 per fill, versus $42.98 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 16 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $7.89 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
This medication is used to treat acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 16 prescriptions for Tretinoin, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $58.56 per fill, versus $70.27 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 11 prescriptions for Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $15.93 per fill, versus $36.65 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 11 prescriptions for Desonide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $81.18 per fill, versus $50.95 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 parasitic roundworm infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Coleman wrote 11 prescriptions for Ivermectin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $134.27 per fill, versus $128.89 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. Coleman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Coleman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Coleman's most prescribed medications were Triamcinolone Acetonide (83), Ketoconazole (69) and Clobetasol Propionate (43).
How does Dr. Coleman's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Coleman prescribes 3 more often than the typical California prescriber, 5 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Coleman 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.
