RAHUL PATEL
Prescription History 1023710936
Hospitalist in Morganton, NC
What does Rahul Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Rahul Patel wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Metformin Hcl, with 15 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Rahul Patel prescribes.
Medications 3 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 North Carolina prescribers.
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 North Carolina prescribers
Rahul Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $2.50 per fill, versus $7.15 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rahul Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $7.79 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rahul Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 17% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1.55 per fill, versus $7.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Rahul Patel’s prescriptions
What does Rahul Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rahul Patel's most prescribed medications were Metformin Hcl (15), Spironolactone (14) and Carvedilol (11).
How does Rahul Patel's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Rahul Patel prescribes 3 less often than the typical North Carolina prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Rahul Patel 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 North Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 |
| 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.
