LEONARD BRIAN SETTLE HICKMAN MD, MSC
Prescription History 1801424775
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Los Angeles, CA
What does Dr. Hickman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hickman wrote 159 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Lacosamide, with 37 prescriptions for 13 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. Hickman prescribes.
Medications 7 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hickman wrote 37 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $155.28 per fill, versus $135.98 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 a certain type of seizure disorder (partial onset).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hickman wrote 28 prescriptions for Xcopri, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,109.51 per fill, versus $1,590.61 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hickman wrote 27 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $81.40 per fill, versus $37.33 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hickman wrote 25 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.39 per fill, versus $14.45 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
Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hickman wrote 18 prescriptions for Briviact, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,707.62 per fill, versus $1,730.96 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
Perampanel is used to treat certain types of seizures (including focal and generalized tonic-clonic seizures).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hickman wrote 13 prescriptions for Fycompa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1,506.21 per fill, versus $1,375.27 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hickman wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.99 per fill, versus $24.72 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. Hickman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hickman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hickman's most prescribed medications were Lacosamide (37), Xcopri (28) and Levetiracetam (27).
How does Dr. Hickman's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hickman prescribes 1 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hickman 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.
