YING TAO ZHANG MD
Prescription History 1932276821
Family Medicine in Bellflower, CA
What does Dr. Zhang prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Zhang wrote 1,803 Medicare prescriptions for 45 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 190 prescriptions for 92 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. Zhang prescribes.
Medications 45 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. Zhang wrote 190 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $11.92 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. Zhang wrote 150 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $11.99 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
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. Zhang wrote 122 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $11.64 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
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. Zhang wrote 120 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $12.74 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 71 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.89 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 69 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $12.06 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 65 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $18.07 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
Glipizide 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. Zhang wrote 49 prescriptions for Glipizide, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $10.86 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 48 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $4.39 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 47 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.53 per fill, versus $10.59 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
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. Zhang wrote 45 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $9.99 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. Zhang wrote 43 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 75% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $527.39 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
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. Zhang wrote 41 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.59 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $11.04 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 39 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $70.34 per fill, versus $9.65 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. Zhang wrote 34 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.89 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 33 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $19.43 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
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. Zhang wrote 32 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.23 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
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. Zhang wrote 32 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $15.21 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.52 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
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. Zhang wrote 30 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.85 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
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. Zhang wrote 30 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.60 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
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. Zhang wrote 29 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $19.10 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $11.31 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 28 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.79 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
Ciclesonide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 26 prescriptions for Alvesco, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $250.18 per fill, versus $143.20 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 25 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $25.69 per fill, versus $26.67 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 diabetes medication is a combination of 2 drugs (glipizide and metformin).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 25 prescriptions for Glipizide-Metformin, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $115.13 per fill, versus $62.93 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 25 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $12.91 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
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. Zhang wrote 22 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.34 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
Insulin isophane is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 22 prescriptions for Humulin N Kwikpen, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $250.20 per fill, versus $176.99 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. Zhang wrote 22 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.75 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 19 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $37.10 per fill, versus $37.76 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.84 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 17 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.79 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 vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 16 prescriptions for Abrysvo, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $161.00 per fill, versus $268.13 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. Zhang wrote 16 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.84 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 15 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.49 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14.75 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 14 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $14.10 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 treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 14 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.20 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.22 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
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. Zhang wrote 13 prescriptions for Pradaxa, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $260.19 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
This vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the past.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhang wrote 11 prescriptions for Adacel Tdap, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $51.00 per fill, versus $52.46 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. Zhang wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.71 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.
Questions about Dr. Zhang’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Zhang prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Zhang's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (190), Amlodipine Besylate (150) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (122).
How does Dr. Zhang's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 45 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Zhang prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 11 about as often and 33 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Zhang 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.
