DR. GARY KIN TET PANG M.D.
Prescription History 1851486310
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Riverside, CA
What does Dr. Pang prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pang wrote 2,530 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 414 prescriptions for 162 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. Pang prescribes.
Medications 33 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 414 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 5.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $10.10 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 407 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 5.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $18.71 per fill, versus $21.39 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 222 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 4.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.76 per fill, versus $4.39 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 206 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 5.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.71 per fill, versus $24.98 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 166 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 3.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $28.76 per fill, versus $29.84 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 152 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 3.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $14.75 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 122 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 5.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $16.38 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. Pang wrote 78 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $12.18 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.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 75 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $6.24 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 69 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $39.82 per fill, versus $107.23 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
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 64 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $90.94 per fill, versus $98.50 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
Dr. Pang wrote 62 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.81 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 to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 54 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $25.68 per fill, versus $33.95 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 48 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $7.30 per fill, versus $11.76 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 42 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.59 per fill, versus $8.89 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 37 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $24.56 per fill, versus $32.27 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 31 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.77 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 medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 31 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $24.92 per fill, versus $16.05 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
Naloxone is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 29 prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $58.96 per fill, versus $56.85 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 28 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.82 per fill, versus $10.93 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 24 prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $193.38 per fill, versus $238.41 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 20 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.36 per fill, versus $20.07 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
Dr. Pang wrote 18 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $29.93 per fill, versus $17.48 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 17 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $117.11 per fill, versus $128.42 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
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
Dr. Pang wrote 16 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $10.53 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxycontin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $997.62 per fill, versus $824.25 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 13 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $14.34 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 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 13 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $119.10 per fill, versus $145.54 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
There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 12 prescriptions for Botox, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,159.85 per fill, versus $1,337.68 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. Pang wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.26 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 12 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.57 per fill, versus $6.79 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. Pang wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $24.16 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Pang wrote 11 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.20 per fill, versus $13.46 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. Pang’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pang prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pang's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (414), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (407) and Meloxicam (222).
How does Dr. Pang's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pang prescribes 15 more often than the typical California prescriber, 4 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pang 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.
