SYLVIA GOLDHAMMER
Prescription History 1972081321
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Oxnard, CA
What does Sylvia Goldhammer prescribe?
In 2024, Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 278 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Cefadroxil, with 49 prescriptions for 48 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 Sylvia Goldhammer prescribes.
Medications 13 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 49 prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about 1.9 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $12.03 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 42 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.16 per fill, versus $13.21 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 27 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $15.47 per fill, versus $35.49 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
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 24 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $17.16 per fill, versus $15.84 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 wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 22 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.98 per fill, versus $15.48 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 wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 20 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $7.62 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
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 18 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.23 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.36 per fill, versus $9.18 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.50 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 13 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $7.89 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 hormone.
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 12 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $46.69 per fill, versus $56.87 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
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
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.67 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with California prescribers
Sylvia Goldhammer wrote 11 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.88 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 Sylvia Goldhammer’s prescriptions
What does Sylvia Goldhammer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sylvia Goldhammer's most prescribed medications were Cefadroxil (49), Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (42) and Cefpodoxime Proxetil (27).
How does Sylvia Goldhammer's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Sylvia Goldhammer prescribes 2 more often than the typical California prescriber, 2 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sylvia Goldhammer 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.
