DR. RAKHI SHAH BARKOWSKI M.D.
Prescription History 1043458367
Internal Medicine in Amherst, NY

NPI Status: Active since January 23, 2009

Contact Information

3980A SHERIDAN DR STE 200
AMHERST, NY
ZIP 14226
Phone: (716) 852-4772

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. RAKHI SHAH BARKOWSKI M.D., an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Amherst, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 145 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 19 claims alone.


Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 388
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims145.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills322.8
Peer Average Days Supply9,568
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 89.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $74.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.83

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 266
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims180.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills416.3
Peer Average Days Supply12,348
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 91.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $98.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.12

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

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. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 188
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills127.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,554
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 80.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,046.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$269.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$816.86

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 392
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills113.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,301
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $249.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.62

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Hydralazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydralazine HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 278
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,024
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $163.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily.

Levetiracetam

Generic Formulation: LevetiracetamSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 206
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,936
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 74.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $222.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.40

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 283
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,938
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $299.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.97

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 479
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims66.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills125.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,670
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $196.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.75

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 97
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,023
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $67.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.20

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Tamsulosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tamsulosin HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 267
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims92.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills183.8
Peer Average Days Supply5,404
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $113.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.45

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. RAKHI SHAH BARKOWSKI M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Amherst, NY.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Internal Medicine** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.