MOHAMMAD H RANGINWALA MD
Prescription History 1922150721
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in San Bruno, CA
What does Dr. Ranginwala prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ranginwala wrote 1,090 Medicare prescriptions for 41 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 124 prescriptions for 43 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. Ranginwala prescribes.
Medications 41 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
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 124 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $13.01 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 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. Ranginwala wrote 67 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.48 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 59 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 42% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $8.24 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 58 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.67 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 53 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $10.53 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 49 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 86% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.89 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 35 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.78 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
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. Ranginwala wrote 35 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $13.49 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
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
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 31 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $22.34 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
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 31 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $17.81 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 30 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $16.05 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 28 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $17.25 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
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. Ranginwala wrote 25 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.54 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 25 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.94 per fill, versus $24.98 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 25 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.28 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 24 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $30.44 per fill, versus $29.84 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
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 22 prescriptions for Pradaxa, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $192.71 per fill, versus $256.95 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. Ranginwala wrote 20 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $31.64 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.68 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 20 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $9.59 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
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. Ranginwala wrote 20 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.46 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
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. Ranginwala wrote 19 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $248.50 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $14.38 per fill, versus $13.87 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $13.70 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 18 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.22 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
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. Ranginwala wrote 17 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $25.81 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
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. Ranginwala wrote 17 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.46 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 16 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.25 per fill, versus $19.05 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.60 per fill, versus $13.85 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 14 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $270.87 per fill, versus $128.42 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 14 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $16.46 per fill, versus $13.71 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 14 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 9% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $25.90 per fill, versus $12.02 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 13 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $8.24 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
Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 13 prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $78.83 per fill, versus $108.58 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 to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 13 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $20.07 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 along with counseling and support to help people who are alcohol dependent not drink alcohol.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 12 prescriptions for Acamprosate Calcium, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $115.94 per fill, versus $141.80 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $7.71 per fill, versus $21.39 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 12 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.93 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 11 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $21.67 per fill, versus $20.30 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 11 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.68 per fill, versus $13.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ranginwala wrote 11 prescriptions for Veo Insulin Syringe, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $25.83 per fill, versus $23.49 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. Ranginwala’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ranginwala prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ranginwala's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (124), Warfarin Sodium (67) and Amlodipine Besylate (59).
How does Dr. Ranginwala's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 41 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ranginwala prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 1 about as often and 39 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ranginwala 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.
