NIRAV D SHAH MD
Prescription History 1023083607
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Newburgh, NY
What does Dr. Shah prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shah wrote 4,212 Medicare prescriptions for 52 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 427 prescriptions for 149 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. Shah prescribes.
Medications 52 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 New York prescribers.
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 427 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 3.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $14.20 per fill, versus $14.99 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 332 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $10.41 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 321 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $5.80 per fill, versus $6.16 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 302 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 3.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $1,221.02 per fill, versus $874.81 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 240 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $14.34 per fill, versus $14.37 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 210 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $4.82 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 197 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 3.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.42 per fill, versus $10.34 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 181 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 3.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.36 per fill, versus $6.87 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 179 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 3.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 179 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $5.85 per fill, versus $6.94 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 159 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $9.92 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 142 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 3.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $28.75 per fill, versus $26.15 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 100 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.81 per fill, versus $13.13 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 99 prescriptions for Entresto, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,317.97 per fill, versus $1,039.97 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 88 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 2.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $39.27 per fill, versus $30.63 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 87 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,211.50 per fill, versus $942.48 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 69 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $3.73 per fill, versus $4.36 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 58 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $81.23 per fill, versus $58.16 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 57 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $9.48 per fill, versus $8.04 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 49 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $28.92 per fill, versus $25.74 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 46 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $31.72 per fill, versus $28.60 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 46 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $7.55 per fill, versus $11.79 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 44 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.73 per fill, versus $11.08 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 40 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,036.73 per fill, versus $974.53 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 37 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $8.15 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 34 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $9.30 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 30 prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $35.27 per fill, versus $36.89 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 30 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $16.15 per fill, versus $12.21 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 29 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $43.01 per fill, versus $30.22 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 27 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $166.74 per fill, versus $77.53 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 27 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.70 per fill, versus $8.37 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 26 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $9.55 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 23 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 90% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $955.80 per fill, versus $680.69 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 22 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.96 per fill, versus $15.60 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.72 per fill, versus $6.51 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 20 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $25.85 per fill, versus $22.91 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 20 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $897.98 per fill, versus $874.06 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 19 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.42 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Xr), about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $25.18 per fill, versus $36.20 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $34.36 per fill, versus $25.78 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $16.11 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.61 per fill, versus $17.89 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Clonidine, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $92.09 per fill, versus $99.60 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $27.80 per fill, versus $18.50 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $36.36 per fill, versus $36.90 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $17.28 per fill, versus $23.72 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $16.07 per fill, versus $11.48 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16.65 per fill, versus $13.78 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $24.20 per fill, versus $22.40 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $34.07 per fill, versus $33.48 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $36.94 per fill, versus $29.15 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. Shah’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shah's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (427), Atorvastatin Calcium (332) and Amlodipine Besylate (321).
How does Dr. Shah's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 52 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shah prescribes 20 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 9 about as often and 23 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shah 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 New York 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.
