JOSE GONZALO PUENTE MORENO MD
Prescription History 1992490544
Family Medicine in Tulare, CA
What does Dr. Puente Moreno prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 975 Medicare prescriptions for 38 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 101 prescriptions for 49 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. Puente Moreno prescribes.
Medications 38 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. Puente Moreno wrote 101 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $5.97 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 72 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 90% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $8.04 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 55 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $30.63 per fill, versus $32.27 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. Puente Moreno wrote 49 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1.85 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
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. Puente Moreno wrote 43 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 76% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $955.81 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 40 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $90.63 per fill, versus $43.47 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
Dapagliflozin 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. Puente Moreno wrote 36 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,077.42 per fill, versus $914.82 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
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. Puente Moreno wrote 35 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,066.15 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
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. Puente Moreno wrote 32 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 85% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $943.46 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 29 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.17 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
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. Puente Moreno wrote 27 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1.75 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 25 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $30.30 per fill, versus $24.72 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $13.85 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 25 prescriptions for Ramipril, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.13 per fill, versus $10.33 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. Puente Moreno wrote 25 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 79% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,209.87 per fill, versus $1,419.22 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. Puente Moreno wrote 23 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $7.32 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 22 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.67 per fill, versus $11.76 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 21 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $548.30 per fill, versus $699.60 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
This medication is used to treat overactive bladder.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 20 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $691.23 per fill, versus $745.69 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 19 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $7.01 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
Tirzepatide 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. Puente Moreno wrote 19 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $942.02 per fill, versus $1,191.18 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 California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 18 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 15% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $5.45 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
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. Puente Moreno wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $28.18 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
Finerenone is used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, heart attacks, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 16 prescriptions for Kerendia, about 30% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,226.25 per fill, versus $880.24 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
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. Puente Moreno wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 29% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1.60 per fill, versus $9.99 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 a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 16 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1,077.65 per fill, versus $946.53 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. Puente Moreno wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $11.63 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $2.05 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 13 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1.67 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
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 13 prescriptions for Telmisartan-Amlodipine, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $54.78 per fill, versus $104.12 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. Puente Moreno wrote 13 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.34 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 13 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $534.57 per fill, versus $570.29 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.67 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 12 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 40% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $284.51 per fill, versus $331.31 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
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. Puente Moreno wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.74 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.97 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 22% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.88 per fill, versus $4.39 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Puente Moreno wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $14.57 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.
Questions about Dr. Puente Moreno’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Puente Moreno prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Puente Moreno's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (101), Gabapentin (72) and Celecoxib (55).
How does Dr. Puente Moreno's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 38 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Puente Moreno prescribes 1 more often than the typical California prescriber, 9 about as often and 28 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Puente Moreno 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.
