PATRICK M CHU PA-C
Prescription History 1962275941
Physician Assistant in Reno, NV
What does Patrick Chu prescribe?
In 2024, Patrick Chu wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 17 prescriptions for 17 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 Patrick Chu prescribes.
Medications 4 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 Nevada prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Patrick Chu wrote 17 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 61% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $7.61 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 medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Patrick Chu wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.59 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Patrick Chu wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 41% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $8.39 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Patrick Chu wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 27% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.89 per fill, versus $7.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Patrick Chu’s prescriptions
What does Patrick Chu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Patrick Chu's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (17), Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (14) and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (12).
How does Patrick Chu's prescribing compare with other Nevada prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Patrick Chu prescribes 4 less often than the typical Nevada prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Patrick Chu 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 Nevada 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.
