ALEX CHRISTOPHER ADAMIAN MD
Prescription History 1982267340
Family Medicine in Glendale, CA
What does Dr. Adamian prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Adamian wrote 243 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 33 prescriptions for 21 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. Adamian 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Adamian wrote 33 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $6.55 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Adamian wrote 27 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.84 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
Dr. Adamian wrote 27 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.18 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Adamian wrote 24 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.20 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
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
Dr. Adamian wrote 24 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.01 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
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. Adamian wrote 18 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $12.33 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Adamian wrote 16 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $6.84 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
Rosuvastatin 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. Adamian wrote 15 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $15.64 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Adamian wrote 14 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 18% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.84 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
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
Dr. Adamian wrote 12 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $20.34 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Adamian wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 34% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.44 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Adamian wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $42.82 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Adamian wrote 11 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $7.65 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.
Questions about Dr. Adamian’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Adamian prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Adamian's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (33), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (27) and Azithromycin (27).
How does Dr. Adamian's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Adamian prescribes 2 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Adamian 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.
