Latest Prescription Drugs Data for California

Top Specialties

SpecialtyNumber of
Providers
Internal Medicine13,092
Dentist11,700
Family Practice10,759
Nurse Practitioner7,541
Physician Assistant6,619
Emergency Medicine4,063
Psychiatry2,650
Obstetrics & Gynecology2,539
Ophthalmology2,326
Orthopedic Surgery1,973
Cardiology1,863
Optometry1,744
Dermatology1,642
Psychiatry & Neurology1,599
General Surgery1,547
Student1,487
Neurology1,367
Pharmacist1,321
Podiatry1,314
Gastroenterology1,312
General Practice1,057
Otolaryngology1,041
Urology1,028
Nephrology867
Hematology-Oncology808
Pulmonary Disease776
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation702
Oral Surgery (Dentist only)692
Endocrinology543
Rheumatology489
Pediatric Medicine444
Anesthesiology443
Infectious Disease438
Allergy/ Immunology423
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery352
Radiation Oncology343
Specialist298
Neurosurgery292
Vascular Surgery281
Neuropsychiatry269
Medical Oncology231
Geriatric Medicine211
Pain Management211
Hospitalist201
Interventional Cardiology182
Diagnostic Radiology177
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology157
Interventional Pain Management144
Critical Care (Intensivists)141
Orthopaedic Surgery105
Registered Nurse105
Preventive Medicine103
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)100
Thoracic Surgery100
Hand Surgery99
Plastic Surgery73
Cardiac Surgery69
Gynecological Oncology69
Family Medicine68
Hematology64
Naturopath62
Surgical Oncology61
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine60
Hospice and Palliative Care58
Sports Medicine58
Interventional Radiology53
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery50
Undefined Physician type44
Maxillofacial Surgery43
Certified Nurse Midwife40
Pathology40
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist33
Counselor30
Neurological Surgery29
Clinic/Center28
Geriatric Psychiatry27
Surgery26
Sleep Medicine23
Psychologist, Clinical18
Addiction Medicine17
General Acute Care Hospital17
Nuclear Medicine17
Licensed Practical Nurse16
Legal Medicine14
Acupuncturist10
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)9
Midwife8
Psychoanalyst8
Hospital7
Physical Therapist in Private Practice7
Personal Emergency Response Attendant6
Chiropractic5
Marriage & Family Therapist5
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics5
Peripheral Vascular Disease5
Radiology5
Rehabilitation Practitioner5
Medical Genetics4
Ambulatory Surgical Center3
Licensed Clinical Social Worker3
Psychologist3
Rehabilitation Agency3
Behavior Analyst2
Chore Provider2
Clinical Neuropsychologist2
Clinical Pharmacology2
Colon & Rectal Surgery2
Exclusive Provider Organization2
Health Maintenance Organization2
Independent Medical Examiner2
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice2
Unknown Supplier/Provider Specialty2
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology1
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)1
Clinic or Group Practice1
Community Health Worker1
Denturist1
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic1
Lactation Consultant, Non-RN1
Licensed Vocational Nurse1
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine1
Phlebology1
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation1
Preferred Provider Organization1
Public Health or Welfare Agency1
Respiratory Therapist, Certified1
Social Worker1
Specialist/Technologist1
Veterinarian1
Voluntary Health or Charitable Agency1

Prescription Data Details for California Summary

The prescription drugs are sorted by Number of Claims.

Prescription Drug Categories

O

Opioid

An opioid drug. Prescription opioids (painkillers) can help alleviate certain kinds of pain in the short term but carry serious health risks.
A

Antibiotic

Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.
P

Antibiotic

Used to treat bacterial infections but are often prescribed incorrectly to treat viral infections, such as chest colds or the flu.

Prescription Information

Sources

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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