DR. MARYLEE AMERIAN M.D.
Prescription History 1972597607
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Santa Monica, CA
What does Dr. Amerian prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Amerian wrote 318 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Betamethasone Dipropionate, with 59 prescriptions for 37 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. Amerian prescribes.
Medications 14 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 59 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $36.71 per fill, versus $42.98 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 41 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $17.43 per fill, versus $35.75 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 36 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.82 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 30 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $13.72 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 skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 26 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $15.62 per fill, versus $31.45 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 fungal skin infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 22 prescriptions for Nystatin-Triamcinolone, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $23.52 per fill, versus $27.99 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 variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.04 per fill, versus $20.54 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 types of growths on the skin.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 16 prescriptions for Imiquimod, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $31.57 per fill, versus $30.43 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 14 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $10.03 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 used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 12 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $15.41 per fill, versus $23.81 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.99 per fill, versus $10.05 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. Amerian wrote 12 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $873.81 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
Inhaled insulin powder is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 11 prescriptions for Afrezza, about 33% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,278.86 per fill, versus $1,687.07 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Amerian wrote 11 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $29.44 per fill, versus $43.46 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. Amerian’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Amerian prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Amerian's most prescribed medications were Betamethasone Dipropionate (59), Valacyclovir (41) and Mupirocin (36).
How does Dr. Amerian's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Amerian prescribes 2 more often than the typical California prescriber, 4 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Amerian 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.
