ANAND DESHMUKH MD
Prescription History 1003022708
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Council Bluffs, IA
What does Dr. Deshmukh prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Deshmukh wrote 5,902 Medicare prescriptions for 55 medications. The most prescribed was Jardiance (empagliflozin), with 532 prescriptions for 121 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. Deshmukh prescribes.
Medications 55 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 Iowa prescribers.
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 532 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 9.3 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $897.01 per fill, versus $892.12 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 490 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $11.57 per fill, versus $11.31 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 407 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (225). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $8.00 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 medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 355 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (138). Medicare paid $13.82 per fill, versus $12.10 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 303 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 7.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $24.01 per fill, versus $22.82 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 276 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $7.52 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 247 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $6.72 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 225 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 4 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $6.53 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 216 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $983.42 per fill, versus $748.24 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 212 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (147). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $5.01 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 208 prescriptions for Entresto, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,194.50 per fill, versus $896.06 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 201 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $4.50 per fill, versus $4.50 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 181 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.34 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 144 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $22.30 per fill, versus $23.87 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 141 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 3 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,004.23 per fill, versus $834.76 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 137 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $15.62 per fill, versus $21.21 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 133 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $16.10 per fill, versus $17.77 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 119 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $909.46 per fill, versus $667.76 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 111 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $6.77 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 99 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,131.61 per fill, versus $789.36 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 94 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $413.85 per fill, versus $426.66 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 85 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $42.91 per fill, versus $37.96 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 81 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (138). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $5.48 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 55 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $11.13 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 50 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.32 per fill, versus $16.68 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 50 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $9.92 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 47 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $20.86 per fill, versus $18.98 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 47 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 65% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $4.04 per fill, versus $5.26 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
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 46 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 85% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $19.00 per fill, versus $15.46 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 44 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $822.96 per fill, versus $577.06 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 41 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.04 per fill, versus $11.70 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 38 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $19.72 per fill, versus $11.01 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
This medication is used if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 37 prescriptions for Multaq, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $818.77 per fill, versus $1,049.80 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 36 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $7.38 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 33 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $936.92 per fill, versus $1,158.57 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 is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 31 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 79% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1.26 per fill, versus $2.12 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 29 prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $291.95 per fill, versus $271.49 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 27 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $45.96 per fill, versus $61.33 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
Fenofibrate 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 25 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $40.16 per fill, versus $24.16 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 24 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 60% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.37 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 24 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $11.69 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 23 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 61% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $18.65 per fill, versus $5.76 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 22 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $5.56 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 21 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $24.27 per fill, versus $21.49 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 19 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 62% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $69.93 per fill, versus $81.24 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
This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 17 prescriptions for Eplerenone, about 81% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $58.37 per fill, versus $63.75 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 16 prescriptions for Brilinta, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $617.34 per fill, versus $549.09 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 16 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $0.80 per fill, versus $15.66 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 15 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $28.22 per fill, versus $10.94 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 14 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about 62% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $21.36 per fill, versus $16.82 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 13 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $63.04 per fill, versus $50.64 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
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $13.82 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 14% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $3.38 per fill, versus $3.20 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 11 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $30.74 per fill, versus $43.31 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Deshmukh wrote 11 prescriptions for Metolazone, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $13.63 per fill, versus $16.19 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. Deshmukh’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Deshmukh prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Deshmukh's most prescribed medications were Jardiance (532), Rosuvastatin Calcium (490) and Atorvastatin Calcium (407).
How does Dr. Deshmukh's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 55 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Deshmukh prescribes 27 more often than the typical Iowa prescriber, 10 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Deshmukh 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 Iowa 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.
