DR. ALINA RAN ZHU MD
Prescription History 1972248235
Family Medicine in Redding, CA
What does Dr. Zhu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Zhu wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 13 prescriptions.
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. Zhu prescribes.
Medications 5 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhu wrote 13 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 10% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $15.63 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhu wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 8% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $1.63 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. Zhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.92 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.67 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Zhu wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 11% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $1.68 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.
Questions about Dr. Zhu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Zhu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Zhu's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (13), Amlodipine Besylate (12) and Gabapentin (11).
How does Dr. Zhu's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Zhu prescribes 5 less often than the typical California prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Zhu 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.
