DR. MATTHEW JAMES PEREZ M.D.
Prescription History 1982915534
Family Medicine in Edmonds, WA
What does Dr. Perez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Perez wrote 477 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 107 prescriptions for 46 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. Perez prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Washington 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 107 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 64% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (166). Medicare paid $10.37 per fill, versus $11.43 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 36 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 34% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $8.60 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 36 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 70% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $10.77 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 36 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $14.21 per fill, versus $15.28 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 32 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 30% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $5.33 per fill, versus $7.92 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 32 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $11.18 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 29 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 28% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $10.58 per fill, versus $10.71 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 20 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 25% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $28.70 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 18 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,320.19 per fill, versus $1,270.49 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 17 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.02 per fill, versus $16.56 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 16 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 31% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $27.69 per fill, versus $29.37 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 15 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $14.10 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $12.20 per fill, versus $14.75 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $10.78 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.95 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.04 per fill, versus $6.29 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $5.34 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 27% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.53 per fill, versus $9.91 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
Semaglutide is used to lower the risk of death from heart attack and stroke in people with heart disease who are overweight or obese.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Perez wrote 11 prescriptions for Wegovy, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,395.28 per fill, versus $1,382.38 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. Perez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Perez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Perez's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (107), Lisinopril (36) and Metformin Hcl Er (36).
How does Dr. Perez's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Perez prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Washington prescriber and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Perez 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 Washington 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.
