MARIBEN CRISTINA C ESTRADA MD
Prescription History 1962413641
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Tacoma, WA
What does Dr. Estrada prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Estrada wrote 130 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Ozempic (semaglutide), with 50 prescriptions for 16 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. Estrada 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 Washington prescribers.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Estrada wrote 50 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,187.93 per fill, versus $1,270.49 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Estrada wrote 34 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,107.22 per fill, versus $1,255.77 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Estrada wrote 24 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 87% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $13.97 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Estrada wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $10.77 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. Estrada’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Estrada prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Estrada's most prescribed medications were Ozempic (50), Mounjaro (34) and Topiramate (24).
How does Dr. Estrada's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Estrada prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Washington prescriber and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Estrada 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 Washington 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.
