PAYAL PATEL APRN
Prescription History 1104606144
Nurse Practitioner in Columbia, SC
What does Payal Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Payal Patel wrote 1,256 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Alprazolam, with 135 prescriptions for 43 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 Payal Patel prescribes.
Medications 33 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 South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 135 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.7 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $5.04 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 96 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $11.22 per fill, versus $8.64 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 83 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.82 per fill, versus $13.59 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 78 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.15 per fill, versus $16.72 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 74 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $17.67 per fill, versus $18.64 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 69 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $18.65 per fill, versus $24.99 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 56 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $21.26 per fill, versus $16.43 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
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 South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 51 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.05 per fill, versus $8.92 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 43 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 76% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $7.14 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
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 43 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $27.63 per fill, versus $27.75 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 41 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 70% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $5.97 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 40 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 1.5 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,481.28 per fill, versus $1,502.54 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 33 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.67 per fill, versus $9.63 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 32 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 71% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $22.62 per fill, versus $21.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 29 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $13.27 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 28 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 85% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $5.57 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 28 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.66 per fill, versus $13.90 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 65% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $25.32 per fill, versus $25.19 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 25 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 65% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $18.85 per fill, versus $51.11 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 24 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 40% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $11.46 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 24 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 90% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.38 per fill, versus $18.27 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 23 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 70% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $11.09 per fill, versus $10.54 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $21.20 per fill, versus $22.26 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Belsomra, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $431.73 per fill, versus $463.29 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $54.04 per fill, versus $53.30 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 South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 32% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $5.99 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $13.27 per fill, versus $15.01 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 schizophrenia, depression).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Rexulti, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,754.85 per fill, versus $1,420.61 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
This medication is used to treat the panic and anxiety symptoms associated with panic disorder.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Alprazolam Er, about 79% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $15.48 per fill, versus $25.28 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
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 21% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $13.30 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 South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.52 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Payal Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Atomoxetine Hcl, about 67% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $17.14 per fill, versus $82.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Payal Patel’s prescriptions
What does Payal Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Payal Patel's most prescribed medications were Alprazolam (135), Trazodone Hcl (96) and Buspirone Hcl (83).
How does Payal Patel's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Payal Patel prescribes 7 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 10 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Payal Patel 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 South Carolina 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.
