NATHAN HWANG
Prescription History 1831964758
Physician Assistant in Tustin, CA
What does Nathan Hwang prescribe?
In 2024, Nathan Hwang wrote 294 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 45 prescriptions for 45 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 Nathan Hwang prescribes.
Medications 12 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 45 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.66 per fill, versus $6.84 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 44 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.00 per fill, versus $28.70 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 44 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.20 per fill, versus $4.49 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 28 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.76 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 23 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.09 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 22 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 86% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.86 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 18 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.83 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $15.10 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.16 per fill, versus $6.71 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 14 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.82 per fill, versus $13.40 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 13 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $2.42 per fill, versus $9.70 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with California prescribers
Nathan Hwang wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $42.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Nathan Hwang’s prescriptions
What does Nathan Hwang prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nathan Hwang's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (45), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (44) and Azithromycin (44).
How does Nathan Hwang's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Nathan Hwang prescribes 1 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 Nathan Hwang 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.
