MICHELLE MARIE GARRIDO M.D.
Prescription History 1902246713
Family Medicine in Highland, CA
What does Dr. Garrido prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Garrido wrote 887 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 90 prescriptions for 87 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. Garrido prescribes.
Medications 32 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 90 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.61 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 78 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $26.47 per fill, versus $28.70 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 67 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.64 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
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. Garrido wrote 67 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.26 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 54 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.29 per fill, versus $5.64 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
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. Garrido wrote 46 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $11.70 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 40 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.63 per fill, versus $15.48 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 30 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $2.67 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 used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 28 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $6.32 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
Dr. Garrido wrote 28 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.09 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 27 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.27 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 25 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $21.02 per fill, versus $22.82 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
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. Garrido wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $9.37 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 23 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 90% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.98 per fill, versus $9.18 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
Dr. Garrido wrote 22 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $11.55 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 19 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $6.61 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 17 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.79 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 17 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.19 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 16 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $8.02 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
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. Garrido wrote 15 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 36% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.50 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 15 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $9.05 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 15 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.52 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 14 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.71 per fill, versus $14.00 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.69 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.68 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16.69 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 to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 12 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.14 per fill, versus $5.11 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. Garrido wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.93 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. Garrido wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $7.91 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 11 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $5.28 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Garrido wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1.95 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.
Questions about Dr. Garrido’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Garrido prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Garrido's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (90), Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (78) and Amoxicillin (67).
How does Dr. Garrido's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Garrido prescribes 6 more often than the typical California prescriber, 3 about as often and 23 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Garrido 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.
