ADRIANA CANDELARIO-GONZALEZ M.D.
Prescription History 1922425263
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Caguas, PR
What does Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 7,392 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Montelukast Sodium, with 1,705 prescriptions for 350 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. Candelario-Gonzalez prescribes.
Medications 26 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 Puerto Rico prescribers.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 1,705 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 13 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $8.40 per fill, versus $10.15 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 1,541 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 16 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $16.07 per fill, versus $16.47 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 913 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 9.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $44.09 per fill, versus $43.35 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 747 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 10 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $21.19 per fill, versus $22.89 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 is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 476 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 8.6 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $230.98 per fill, versus $261.53 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 455 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $5.63 per fill, versus $7.25 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 269 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 6.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $210.71 per fill, versus $241.57 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 230 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $665.04 per fill, versus $680.92 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 174 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (158). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $6.77 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 148 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $136.56 per fill, versus $77.98 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
Levalbuterol is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 115 prescriptions for Levalbuterol Tartrate Hfa, about 2 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $60.26 per fill, versus $60.02 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 product is used to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the nose such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, sneezing, and post-nasal drip.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 107 prescriptions for Azelastine-Fluticasone, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $97.87 per fill, versus $99.19 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 107 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate Hfa, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $280.03 per fill, versus $267.42 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 74 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $572.87 per fill, versus $541.56 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 59 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 42% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (142). Medicare paid $7.82 per fill, versus $8.42 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 58 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 60% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $218.61 per fill, versus $230.80 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 31 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 66% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $632.99 per fill, versus $660.12 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 31 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $12.93 per fill, versus $9.47 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 28 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $23.69 per fill, versus $11.40 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 27 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.42 per fill, versus $8.38 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
This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 19 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $64.73 per fill, versus $29.32 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 19 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about 29% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $538.60 per fill, versus $496.76 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 18 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $18.38 per fill, versus $22.61 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 36% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $480.91 per fill, versus $487.64 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 14 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 21% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $410.61 per fill, versus $421.42 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
This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez wrote 13 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 30% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3,787.84 per fill, versus $3,872.79 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. Candelario-Gonzalez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez's most prescribed medications were Montelukast Sodium (1,705), Fluticasone Propionate (1,541) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (913).
How does Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez's prescribing compare with other Puerto Rico prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez prescribes 13 more often than the typical Puerto Rico prescriber, 2 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Candelario-Gonzalez 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 Puerto Rico 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.
