MOHAMMAD RAO
Prescription History 1073135166
Internal Medicine in Far Rockaway, NY
What does Mohammad Rao prescribe?
In 2024, Mohammad Rao wrote 1,886 Medicare prescriptions for 46 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 219 prescriptions for 99 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 Mohammad Rao prescribes.
Medications 46 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
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
Mohammad Rao wrote 219 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $9.95 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
Mohammad Rao wrote 209 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $7.44 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 154 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.62 per fill, versus $10.10 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
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
Mohammad Rao wrote 133 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $11.98 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
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
Mohammad Rao wrote 122 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.40 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 100 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $14.31 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 66 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $16.82 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 61 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $10.37 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 48 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.64 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 43 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $11.43 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
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
Mohammad Rao wrote 40 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 74% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.41 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 36 prescriptions for Januvia, about 77% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,444.87 per fill, versus $893.24 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 31 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.96 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 28 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $15.82 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 28 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $13.08 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
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
Mohammad Rao wrote 28 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $8.94 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 26 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.22 per fill, versus $3.14 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
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
Mohammad Rao wrote 24 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $31.04 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
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
Mohammad Rao wrote 24 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,294.48 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
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
Mohammad Rao wrote 24 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.30 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 23 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $9.49 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 22 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $17.31 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 22 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.83 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
Glipizide 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
Mohammad Rao wrote 21 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $8.43 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 New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $955.52 per fill, versus $1,011.66 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 20 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.86 per fill, versus $9.83 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
Mohammad Rao wrote 19 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.25 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 19 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.79 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 18 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $5.43 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 New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 17 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.62 per fill, versus $4.76 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
Glimepiride 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
Mohammad Rao wrote 17 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.63 per fill, versus $9.14 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
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
Mohammad Rao wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $1,597.39 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
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 New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $12.76 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.40 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 15 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.13 per fill, versus $6.31 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
Glipizide 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
Mohammad Rao wrote 15 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $15.30 per fill, versus $13.19 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 14 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 25% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.47 per fill, versus $27.94 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.03 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 a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 12 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.23 per fill, versus $16.96 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.17 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 12 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $36.79 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.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.66 per fill, versus $11.37 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $24.31 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
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 New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $22.31 per fill, versus $8.54 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with New York prescribers
Mohammad Rao wrote 11 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1.66 per fill, versus $4.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Mohammad Rao’s prescriptions
What does Mohammad Rao prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Mohammad Rao's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (219), Amlodipine Besylate (209) and Metformin Hcl (154).
How does Mohammad Rao's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 46 medications with a state comparison, Mohammad Rao prescribes 3 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 6 about as often and 37 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Mohammad Rao 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.
