ALICIA CASTILLON VENTURA M.D.
Prescription History 1962425124
Family Medicine in Salinas, CA
What does Dr. Ventura prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ventura wrote 849 Medicare prescriptions for 26 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 110 prescriptions for 38 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. Ventura 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 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. Ventura wrote 110 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $7.20 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. Ventura wrote 99 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $5.87 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
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. Ventura wrote 67 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $8.27 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 47 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.42 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 45 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $2.93 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 44 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $17.33 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
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. Ventura wrote 36 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.75 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 35 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.28 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 35 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $16.17 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.70 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
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. Ventura wrote 32 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $654.04 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 30 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $12.14 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
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. Ventura wrote 22 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 73% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $262.08 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 22 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.35 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 21 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $8.24 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 21 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $10.65 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.17 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 19 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $25.28 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. Ventura wrote 18 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $11.38 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 16 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $20.49 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $14.34 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
Dulaglutide 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. Ventura wrote 15 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $916.37 per fill, versus $1,230.75 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 13 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.70 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
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. Ventura wrote 12 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.95 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.77 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Ventura wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $19.69 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. Ventura’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ventura prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ventura's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (110), Metformin Hcl (99) and Losartan Potassium (67).
How does Dr. Ventura's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ventura prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 1 about as often and 24 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ventura 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.
