DR. JULIAN ANDRES OSPINA M.D.
Prescription History 1861945487
Family Medicine in Seattle, WA
What does Dr. Ospina prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ospina wrote 283 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Buprenorphine-Naloxone (buprenorphine hcl/naloxone hcl), with 78 prescriptions for 18 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. Ospina 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 Washington prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 78 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $141.19 per fill, versus $127.54 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
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 66 prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $37.76 per fill, versus $38.38 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 18 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 35% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $34.38 per fill, versus $29.37 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 70% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.41 per fill, versus $10.74 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 16 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 71% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $14.80 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 16 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.31 per fill, versus $5.30 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
This medication is used to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 14 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.83 per fill, versus $20.72 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 13 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 64% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $63.51 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $7.46 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $4.20 per fill, versus $14.05 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $7.92 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
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Ospina wrote 11 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 23% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.46 per fill, versus $15.22 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. Ospina’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ospina prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ospina's most prescribed medications were Buprenorphine-Naloxone (78), Buprenorphine Hcl (66) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (18).
How does Dr. Ospina's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ospina prescribes 2 more often than the typical Washington prescriber and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ospina 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 Washington 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.
