BRIAN TAKESHI KAWASAKI M.D.
Prescription History 1982969838
Family Medicine - Adult Medicine in Long Beach, CA
What does Dr. Kawasaki prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kawasaki wrote 1,127 Medicare prescriptions for 42 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 94 prescriptions for 43 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. Kawasaki prescribes.
Medications 42 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
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. Kawasaki wrote 94 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $7.12 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 92 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.52 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 67 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $10.35 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. Kawasaki wrote 52 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $7.96 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 50 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $9.26 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 44 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.95 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.
What it is used for
Simvastatin 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. Kawasaki wrote 44 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 70% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $5.88 per fill, versus $9.03 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 depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 37 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.86 per fill, versus $9.93 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 34 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.3 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $9.76 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. Kawasaki wrote 32 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $31.87 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 30 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.35 per fill, versus $107.23 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 30 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $9.59 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. Kawasaki wrote 26 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $34.46 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.59 per fill, versus $15.10 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 26 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $9.26 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 25 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $11.17 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. Kawasaki wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.32 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 23 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.44 per fill, versus $6.71 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
Empagliflozin 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. Kawasaki wrote 23 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,087.64 per fill, versus $933.82 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 23 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $7.82 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
Semaglutide 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. Kawasaki wrote 20 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 35% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $940.43 per fill, versus $1,102.15 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. Kawasaki wrote 20 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.17 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 19 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $6.39 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 medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $17.28 per fill, versus $21.39 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 18 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 81% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $332.19 per fill, versus $410.31 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 17 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.15 per fill, versus $9.65 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
Pravastatin 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. Kawasaki wrote 17 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.27 per fill, versus $13.25 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 17 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $15.02 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 15 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $10.23 per fill, versus $8.98 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.68 per fill, versus $12.66 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. Kawasaki wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.61 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.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 14 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $52.85 per fill, versus $66.35 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. Kawasaki wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.85 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1.63 per fill, versus $6.24 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 13 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $9.20 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. Kawasaki wrote 13 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $55.81 per fill, versus $63.95 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 California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 12 prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl Viscous, about 63% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $17.16 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 25% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.08 per fill, versus $24.00 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $98.48 per fill, versus $155.85 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 11 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $11.67 per fill, versus $21.18 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 11 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 38% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.95 per fill, versus $9.70 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
Combination isophane/regular insulin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Kawasaki wrote 11 prescriptions for Novolin 70-30, about 68% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $253.88 per fill, versus $114.31 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. Kawasaki’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kawasaki prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kawasaki's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (94), Amlodipine Besylate (92) and Losartan Potassium (67).
How does Dr. Kawasaki's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 42 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kawasaki prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 1 about as often and 40 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kawasaki 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.
