LAWRENCE BRANDON WONG MD
Prescription History 1891745501
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Mountain View, CA
What does Dr. Wong prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Wong wrote 3,654 Medicare prescriptions for 43 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 460 prescriptions for 125 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. Wong prescribes.
Medications 43 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
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. Wong wrote 460 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 6.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,417.30 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
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. Wong wrote 358 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $8.93 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. Wong wrote 338 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $8.11 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 328 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 3.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $15.25 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 229 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 8.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $33.25 per fill, versus $32.58 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
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. Wong wrote 207 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $13.06 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 177 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $7.91 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
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. Wong wrote 167 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.52 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 96 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $13.49 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 83 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $12.32 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 80 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,334.55 per fill, versus $952.66 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
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. Wong wrote 78 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $17.96 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 77 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.59 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 73 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $26.68 per fill, versus $26.00 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
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. Wong wrote 64 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.59 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 62 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $9.95 per fill, versus $10.05 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
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. Wong wrote 55 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.20 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
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. Wong wrote 54 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,171.95 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 54 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $15.02 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 52 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.27 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 is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 48 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.59 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 46 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 88% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,328.04 per fill, versus $834.40 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 43 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $63.67 per fill, versus $42.81 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
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. Wong wrote 40 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.37 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 37 prescriptions for Entresto, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $1,315.30 per fill, versus $1,043.51 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 36 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.28 per fill, versus $22.84 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.06 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 27 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.23 per fill, versus $11.33 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
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. Wong wrote 24 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.27 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 23 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.49 per fill, versus $15.75 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 21 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.77 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.
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. Wong wrote 21 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.85 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 19 prescriptions for Cartia Xt, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $25.42 per fill, versus $36.78 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 18 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $42.49 per fill, versus $51.54 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.76 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
Bumetanide 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. Wong wrote 16 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $69.07 per fill, versus $38.82 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 16 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $18.29 per fill, versus $31.36 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 15 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $21.72 per fill, versus $32.74 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 14 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.44 per fill, versus $11.17 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 13 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $24.37 per fill, versus $15.44 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
Torsemide 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. Wong wrote 13 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.90 per fill, versus $18.74 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Wong wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $0.68 per fill, versus $4.15 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. Wong wrote 11 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.43 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.
Questions about Dr. Wong’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Wong prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Wong's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (460), Atorvastatin Calcium (358) and Amlodipine Besylate (338).
How does Dr. Wong's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 43 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Wong prescribes 16 more often than the typical California prescriber, 14 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Wong 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.
