DR. RICHARD M FARADAY M.D.
Prescription History 1881662021
Specialist in Orange, CA
What does Dr. Faraday prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Faraday wrote 443 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Fosfomycin Tromethamine, with 73 prescriptions.
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. Faraday prescribes.
Medications 17 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 73 prescriptions for Fosfomycin Tromethamine, about 3.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $193.10 per fill, versus $177.76 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 66 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $13.36 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
Isoniazid is used with other medications to treat active tuberculosis (TB) infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 42 prescriptions for Isoniazid, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $7.36 per fill, versus $12.34 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 37 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.47 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 29 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $9.82 per fill, versus $17.16 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 23 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $60.66 per fill, versus $75.37 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
Ethambutol is used with other medications to treat tuberculosis (TB).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 21 prescriptions for Ethambutol Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $52.35 per fill, versus $45.81 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 product is used to help control HIV infection.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 21 prescriptions for Genvoya, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4,263.83 per fill, versus $4,792.44 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
Dr. Faraday wrote 21 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $57.24 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 18 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $20.87 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 alone or with another medication to help prevent a certain serious infection (Mycobacterium avium complex-MAC).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 16 prescriptions for Rifabutin, about 90% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $403.14 per fill, versus $392.20 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
Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 15 prescriptions for Ertapenem, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $539.37 per fill, versus $370.74 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $4.62 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 combination product is used by itself to help control HIV infection.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 12 prescriptions for Biktarvy, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $4,614.10 per fill, versus $4,498.22 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, including those that cause acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $22.75 per fill, versus $13.89 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 product contains 3 drugs: abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 12 prescriptions for Triumeq, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3,302.72 per fill, versus $4,419.67 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
This medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Faraday wrote 11 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $87.55 per fill, versus $144.89 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. Faraday’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Faraday prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Faraday's most prescribed medications were Fosfomycin Tromethamine (73), Cephalexin (66) and Isoniazid (42).
How does Dr. Faraday's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Faraday prescribes 4 more often than the typical California prescriber, 5 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Faraday 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.
