HEIDI SCHMIDT
Prescription History 1851667513
Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, CA
What does Heidi Schmidt prescribe?
In 2024, Heidi Schmidt wrote 1,142 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 278 prescriptions for 77 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 Heidi Schmidt prescribes.
Medications 34 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
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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 278 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.71 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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 84 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $8.06 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
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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 59 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.09 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 49 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $9.65 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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.20 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 45 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $8.87 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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 44 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $12.51 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 39 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $11.51 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
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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 39 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $24.91 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 30 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $12.70 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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 27 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $7.42 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 27 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.98 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
This product is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 26 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Valsartan, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $23.03 per fill, versus $47.70 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 25 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.87 per fill, versus $11.26 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 24 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $29.68 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 23 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.74 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
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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 23 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.76 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 22 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.49 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 21 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.02 per fill, versus $9.76 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.87 per fill, versus $10.59 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $26.76 per fill, versus $13.09 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 16 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $7.09 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
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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $24.48 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 16 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $6.02 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
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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $22.23 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $12.04 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
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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,057.02 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 13 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $72.31 per fill, versus $74.43 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 13 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $95.52 per fill, versus $35.75 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 a hormone.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 12 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $58.13 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.84 per fill, versus $9.99 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $9.20 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
Heidi Schmidt wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $40.68 per fill, versus $25.68 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Heidi Schmidt wrote 11 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $22.62 per fill, versus $15.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Heidi Schmidt’s prescriptions
What does Heidi Schmidt prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Heidi Schmidt's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (278), Amlodipine Besylate (84) and Simvastatin (59).
How does Heidi Schmidt's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Heidi Schmidt prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 4 about as often and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Heidi Schmidt 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.
