SHER ALI KHAN M.D
Prescription History 1104372200
Preventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine in Gallup, NM
What does Dr. Khan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Khan wrote 448 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 51 prescriptions for 26 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. Khan prescribes.
Medications 22 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 Mexico prescribers.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 51 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $9.20 per fill, versus $8.73 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 Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 47 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $29.01 per fill, versus $15.90 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 37 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 37% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $10.87 per fill, versus $8.25 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 27 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 73% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $922.95 per fill, versus $1,246.69 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 25 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 26% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $13.07 per fill, versus $11.57 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 Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 21 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 83% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $149.19 per fill, versus $14.52 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 19 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 77% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.75 per fill, versus $16.37 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 19 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 71% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $18.80 per fill, versus $27.52 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 67% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $19.94 per fill, versus $13.24 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 16 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 11% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $11.94 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 65% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $25.29 per fill, versus $16.08 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 16 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $22.04 per fill, versus $11.78 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 16 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $13.64 per fill, versus $17.52 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
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 Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 15 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $18.14 per fill, versus $12.64 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 24% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $24.29 per fill, versus $20.21 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 32% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $17.21 per fill, versus $29.59 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 Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 30% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.10 per fill, versus $11.49 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 14 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 38% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $913.13 per fill, versus $1,267.49 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 Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 13 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 23% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $31.22 per fill, versus $31.96 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.73 per fill, versus $10.02 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 Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Potassium, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $70.03 per fill, versus $45.67 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $269.45 per fill, versus $165.38 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. Khan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Khan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Khan's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (51), Gabapentin (47) and Amlodipine Besylate (37).
How does Dr. Khan's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Khan prescribes 2 about as often than the typical New Mexico prescriber and 20 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Khan 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 Mexico 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.
