VANESSA MARIA NAVARRO M.D.
Prescription History 1952563421
Family Medicine in National City, CA
What does Dr. Navarro prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Navarro wrote 4,979 Medicare prescriptions for 52 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 486 prescriptions for 151 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. Navarro prescribes.
Medications 52 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. Navarro wrote 486 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $15.00 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
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. Navarro wrote 361 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 3.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.07 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 335 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.69 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 310 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 3.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.57 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
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. Navarro wrote 304 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $12.67 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
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. Navarro wrote 267 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $9.53 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
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. Navarro wrote 189 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.65 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
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. Navarro wrote 179 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 4.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.81 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
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. Navarro wrote 164 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 3.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.84 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 143 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $13.89 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 141 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $12.30 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 139 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $13.94 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
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. Navarro wrote 138 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 4.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.82 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 137 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.43 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 109 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.54 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 107 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.02 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 106 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 2.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $7.01 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 104 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $16.24 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
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. Navarro wrote 99 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.7 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $53.02 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
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. Navarro wrote 96 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $17.94 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 85 prescriptions for Januvia, about 2.1 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,155.63 per fill, versus $915.30 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
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. Navarro wrote 79 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,064.11 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 64 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.73 per fill, versus $10.39 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 55 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $13.58 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. Navarro wrote 45 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $25.61 per fill, versus $107.23 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 43 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $16.35 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.13 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
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. Navarro wrote 40 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $36.96 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. Navarro wrote 39 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 78% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.25 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
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. Navarro wrote 37 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $901.05 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
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. Navarro wrote 35 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.18 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
Lovastatin 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. Navarro wrote 34 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.00 per fill, versus $10.38 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 34 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $10.39 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 33 prescriptions for Lantus, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $136.29 per fill, versus $113.95 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 33 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $98.49 per fill, versus $110.37 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 glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 31 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $394.80 per fill, versus $331.31 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. Navarro wrote 30 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.90 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
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. Navarro wrote 30 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.79 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 29 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,209.34 per fill, versus $724.16 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 28 prescriptions for Semglee (Yfgn) Pen, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $400.83 per fill, versus $399.18 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 25 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.30 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. Navarro wrote 23 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.45 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 23 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $17.72 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 22 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $19.52 per fill, versus $10.71 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 21 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $15.58 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 20 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $37.34 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.
What it is used for
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 18 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.26 per fill, versus $15.72 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. Navarro wrote 17 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.13 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
Glimepiride 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. Navarro wrote 15 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $21.71 per fill, versus $9.24 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
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. Navarro wrote 14 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.60 per fill, versus $17.99 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate Hfa, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $219.19 per fill, versus $284.01 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Navarro wrote 11 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2.20 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.
Questions about Dr. Navarro’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Navarro prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Navarro's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (486), Metformin Hcl (361) and Amlodipine Besylate (335).
How does Dr. Navarro's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 52 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Navarro prescribes 23 more often than the typical California prescriber, 11 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Navarro 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.
