RIA SHAH PA-C
Prescription History 1063299667
Family Medicine in Dulles, VA
What does Ria Shah prescribe?
In 2024, Ria Shah wrote 1,387 Medicare prescriptions for 52 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 130 prescriptions for 72 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 Ria 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 Virginia prescribers.
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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 130 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 74% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $9.39 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 86 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $6.76 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 67 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 65% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $5.59 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 66 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $10.42 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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 63 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $3.87 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 63 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 66% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $11.17 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 51 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $5.54 per fill, versus $8.85 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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 44 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $22.13 per fill, versus $12.97 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 42 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $12.72 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 37 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $13.47 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 36 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $4.94 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 35 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $23.36 per fill, versus $26.36 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 33 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $13.52 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 31 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $15.52 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 29 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 77% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.90 per fill, versus $8.03 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 28 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $9.08 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.33 per fill, versus $12.17 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.40 per fill, versus $3.63 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $6.85 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.18 per fill, versus $14.79 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
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 71% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $25.88 per fill, versus $23.65 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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 19 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $15.11 per fill, versus $7.74 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $7.88 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 35% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $8.76 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $5.74 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $8.08 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $11.61 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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,300.92 per fill, versus $945.95 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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.68 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 32% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.54 per fill, versus $12.92 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $14.95 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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 21% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $10.28 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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,395.42 per fill, versus $1,312.34 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.73 per fill, versus $9.17 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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $24.72 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.53 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $22.29 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $7.31 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $241.59 per fill, versus $129.92 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 36% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $55.13 per fill, versus $8.97 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $28.25 per fill, versus $28.31 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Januvia, about 37% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,333.87 per fill, versus $961.14 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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $633.65 per fill, versus $955.42 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 depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.34 per fill, versus $13.95 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 nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $19.47 per fill, versus $28.48 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.44 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $11.21 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $23.80 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,135.68 per fill, versus $1,032.96 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Ria Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.95 per fill, versus $6.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Ria Shah’s prescriptions
What does Ria Shah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ria Shah's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (130), Metformin Hcl (86) and Lisinopril (67).
How does Ria Shah's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 52 medications with a state comparison, Ria Shah prescribes 3 about as often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 49 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Ria 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 Virginia 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.
