DR. SUSAN LAUREN RUSNACK M.D.
Prescription History 1790957504
Urology in Los Angeles, CA
What does Dr. Rusnack prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rusnack wrote 2,262 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Gemtesa (vibegron), with 415 prescriptions for 83 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. Rusnack prescribes.
Medications 28 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 415 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 6.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $660.84 per fill, versus $745.69 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 hormone.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 354 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 9.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $74.39 per fill, versus $56.87 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 231 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 5.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $660.57 per fill, versus $698.68 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.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 193 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 6.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.09 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 medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 166 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 6.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.62 per fill, versus $13.21 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 108 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $51.43 per fill, versus $75.37 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 hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 98 prescriptions for Imvexxy, about 4.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $261.28 per fill, versus $362.21 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. Rusnack wrote 62 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $9.48 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 60 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.40 per fill, versus $14.24 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 hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 54 prescriptions for Estring, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $532.83 per fill, versus $583.88 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. Rusnack wrote 53 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.00 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.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 50 prescriptions for Trospium Chloride, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $21.35 per fill, versus $46.81 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. Rusnack wrote 49 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 88% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.21 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 44 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $55.12 per fill, versus $49.58 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 two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 40 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $4.62 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 medication is a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 38 prescriptions for Yuvafem, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $166.80 per fill, versus $137.29 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
Trimethoprim is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 32 prescriptions for Trimethoprim, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $27.33 per fill, versus $48.03 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 29 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $38.99 per fill, versus $23.09 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $3.79 per fill, versus $17.16 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 hormone.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 26 prescriptions for Premarin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $417.81 per fill, versus $403.76 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 or prevent certain urinary tract infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 25 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.83 per fill, versus $31.66 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 22 prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $6.95 per fill, versus $16.98 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems such as the inability to urinate or empty the bladder completely due to certain causes (such as surgery, bladder muscle problems).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 21 prescriptions for Bethanechol Chloride, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $38.49 per fill, versus $62.67 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 15 prescriptions for Fosfomycin Tromethamine, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $61.95 per fill, versus $177.76 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. Rusnack wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.84 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 14 prescriptions for Fesoterodine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $98.92 per fill, versus $104.91 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.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 12 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $40.77 per fill, versus $35.49 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
This medication is used by women after menopause to treat painful sexual intercourse.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Rusnack wrote 11 prescriptions for Intrarosa, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $272.65 per fill, versus $379.56 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. Rusnack’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rusnack prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rusnack's most prescribed medications were Gemtesa (415), Estradiol (354) and Myrbetriq (231).
How does Dr. Rusnack's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rusnack prescribes 15 more often than the typical California prescriber, 6 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rusnack 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.
