VISHAL KWATRA MD
Prescription History 1104439751
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Kwatra prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kwatra wrote 164 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 45 prescriptions for 32 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. Kwatra prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Illinois 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kwatra wrote 45 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $9.37 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kwatra wrote 29 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $1.76 per fill, versus $6.68 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kwatra wrote 25 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 41% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $24.17 per fill, versus $31.97 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kwatra wrote 14 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $8.47 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
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kwatra wrote 13 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 21% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.86 per fill, versus $11.09 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kwatra wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.88 per fill, versus $21.99 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kwatra wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1.06 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Kwatra wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $1.13 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.
Questions about Dr. Kwatra’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kwatra prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kwatra's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (45), Amlodipine Besylate (29) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (25).
How does Dr. Kwatra's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kwatra prescribes 8 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kwatra 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 Illinois 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.
