BILAL HAMEED M.D.
Prescription History 1114037421
Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology in San Francisco, CA
What does Dr. Hameed prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hameed wrote 303 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Ursodiol, with 55 prescriptions for 16 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. Hameed prescribes.
Medications 12 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 55 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $180.28 per fill, versus $145.45 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 44 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 1.8 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $87.02 per fill, versus $47.82 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 39 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.54 per fill, versus $8.98 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 California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 34 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 84% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $5.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 21 prescriptions for Entecavir, about 69% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $392.88 per fill, versus $171.02 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 20 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $6.39 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 18 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $10.05 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 17 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.32 per fill, versus $6.32 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 diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 16 prescriptions for Xifaxan, about 64% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3,339.75 per fill, versus $2,777.73 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 15 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $9.93 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 California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 12 prescriptions for Baraclude, about 67% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $1,362.71 per fill, versus $1,603.82 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 a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Hameed wrote 12 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $41.60 per fill, versus $52.96 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. Hameed’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hameed prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hameed's most prescribed medications were Ursodiol (55), Azathioprine (44) and Carvedilol (39).
How does Dr. Hameed's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hameed prescribes 2 more often than the typical California prescriber, 1 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hameed 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 California 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.
