SHIVJITINDER SIDHU M.D.
Prescription History 1841549607
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Stockton, CA
What does Dr. Sidhu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sidhu wrote 3,218 Medicare prescriptions for 76 medications. The most prescribed was Furosemide, with 235 prescriptions for 47 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. Sidhu prescribes.
Medications 76 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 235 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 3.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $6.39 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 201 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $7.60 per fill, versus $10.47 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 175 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $7.08 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 147 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $284.65 per fill, versus $923.33 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 136 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $48.28 per fill, versus $13.87 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 126 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $901.19 per fill, versus $933.82 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 97 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $14.23 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 95 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $8.30 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 84 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $13.30 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 84 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $13.81 per fill, versus $10.35 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 75 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.44 per fill, versus $15.63 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 74 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.57 per fill, versus $8.98 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 67 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $10.56 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 63 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $24.12 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 61 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $7.82 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
Dr. Sidhu wrote 61 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.48 per fill, versus $14.67 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 54 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.27 per fill, versus $14.35 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 50 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.70 per fill, versus $12.66 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 49 prescriptions for Farxiga, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $911.43 per fill, versus $914.82 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 48 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 47 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $56.75 per fill, versus $231.67 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 46 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $12.74 per fill, versus $19.76 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 44 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.00 per fill, versus $24.00 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
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 40 prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $49.14 per fill, versus $84.08 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 39 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $12.42 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 39 prescriptions for Januvia, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $446.35 per fill, versus $915.30 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 38 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $28.40 per fill, versus $110.37 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 used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 36 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $134.24 per fill, versus $66.72 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
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 36 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.75 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 36 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $262.20 per fill, versus $724.16 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 used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 35 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $47.32 per fill, versus $58.68 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 32 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.13 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 32 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $12.02 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 32 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.47 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 30 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.74 per fill, versus $10.71 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 30 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $35.44 per fill, versus $28.64 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 medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 28 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $15.98 per fill, versus $38.14 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 24 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $15.43 per fill, versus $6.25 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 24 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $21.22 per fill, versus $29.89 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 24 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.68 per fill, versus $19.05 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 product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 23 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $28.30 per fill, versus $31.59 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 22 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.45 per fill, versus $9.59 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
Dr. Sidhu wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $44.03 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 21 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $30.86 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 20 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $19.81 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 20 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $11.14 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 solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 19 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $28.94 per fill, versus $26.73 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 18 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $12.53 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $5.71 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 to treat high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 18 prescriptions for Lokelma, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $374.55 per fill, versus $825.11 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 17 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $10.86 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 16 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $10.39 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 16 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $23.84 per fill, versus $14.01 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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 15 prescriptions for Creon, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $477.93 per fill, versus $1,476.55 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $43.59 per fill, versus $40.43 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 15 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $13.05 per fill, versus $15.64 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
Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 14 prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $59.48 per fill, versus $108.58 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 14 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.16 per fill, versus $9.24 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 14 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $35.90 per fill, versus $135.73 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
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 14 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $9.03 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
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 14 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $175.41 per fill, versus $644.02 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 14 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $87.65 per fill, versus $23.92 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
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 13 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $33.19 per fill, versus $23.88 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 13 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $54.36 per fill, versus $29.18 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.33 per fill, versus $5.64 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
Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 13 prescriptions for Sevelamer Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $201.28 per fill, versus $939.78 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $40.66 per fill, versus $28.57 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 12 prescriptions for Novolog, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $78.58 per fill, versus $181.06 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 high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 12 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $14.28 per fill, versus $16.60 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. Sidhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.36 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 used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $30.43 per fill, versus $38.94 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
Dr. Sidhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.91 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.77 per fill, versus $17.99 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 the same as your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Glucagon Emergency Kit, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $303.07 per fill, versus $285.54 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
This skin patch is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness or recovery from anesthesia and surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Scopolamine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $66.20 per fill, versus $74.74 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Sidhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Valproic Acid, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $21.80 per fill, versus $47.33 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. Sidhu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sidhu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sidhu's most prescribed medications were Furosemide (235), Atorvastatin Calcium (201) and Amlodipine Besylate (175).
How does Dr. Sidhu's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 76 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sidhu prescribes 11 more often than the typical California prescriber, 20 about as often and 45 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sidhu 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.
