DR. JAY SHAH M.D
Prescription History 1134450737
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Chesterton, IN
What does Dr. Shah prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shah wrote 14,674 Medicare prescriptions for 69 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 2,693 prescriptions for 777 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. Shah prescribes.
Medications 69 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 Indiana 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 2,693 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (236). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $8.26 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 1,154 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 7.1 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $5.45 per fill, versus $5.38 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 853 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 6.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $13.41 per fill, versus $11.91 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 823 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 11 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $5.84 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 785 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 7.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $1,238.43 per fill, versus $840.97 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 724 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 6.9 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $10.86 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 658 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 12 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $21.75 per fill, versus $21.48 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 630 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $4.91 per fill, versus $5.63 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 612 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 8.1 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $9.44 per fill, versus $10.14 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 572 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 5.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $5.42 per fill, versus $4.55 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 515 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 6.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $36.31 per fill, versus $19.91 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 369 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $2.65 per fill, versus $3.70 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 352 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $7.58 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 323 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $8.14 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 320 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 6.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,331.88 per fill, versus $934.17 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 308 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.01 per fill, versus $8.00 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 283 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 7.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $27.95 per fill, versus $23.27 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 264 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 5.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,017.93 per fill, versus $968.69 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 251 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $15.57 per fill, versus $10.73 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 225 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 7.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.13 per fill, versus $14.53 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 186 prescriptions for Entresto, about 3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1,543.46 per fill, versus $1,058.09 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 136 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.63 per fill, versus $12.45 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 127 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,028.99 per fill, versus $915.66 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 81 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.30 per fill, versus $5.86 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 77 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $45.11 per fill, versus $18.14 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 73 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $6.72 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 72 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $857.41 per fill, versus $822.65 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 65 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $752.55 per fill, versus $490.94 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 53 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $25.68 per fill, versus $26.62 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 serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 53 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $22.10 per fill, versus $19.78 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 52 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,018.03 per fill, versus $637.21 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 52 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $73.46 per fill, versus $57.40 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
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 50 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $151.47 per fill, versus $130.79 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 46 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $65.58 per fill, versus $23.07 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 46 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $18.72 per fill, versus $23.67 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 46 prescriptions for Metolazone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $25.58 per fill, versus $17.80 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 prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 43 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $21.89 per fill, versus $19.92 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 42 prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $251.82 per fill, versus $239.03 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 41 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $20.72 per fill, versus $15.39 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 39 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 68% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,399.10 per fill, versus $1,017.54 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 37 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $33.17 per fill, versus $28.56 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 35 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.49 per fill, versus $16.09 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 35 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $106.66 per fill, versus $102.93 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 32 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $20.88 per fill, versus $24.53 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 29 prescriptions for Torsemide, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $36.53 per fill, versus $17.86 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 26 prescriptions for Ramipril, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.47 per fill, versus $8.10 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 25 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 64% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $12.59 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 24 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.79 per fill, versus $6.27 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
Pravastatin 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 24 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $10.62 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 63% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $20.04 per fill, versus $10.04 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 22 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1.65 per fill, versus $14.01 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 22 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $25.37 per fill, versus $45.51 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.14 per fill, versus $8.13 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 medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 18 prescriptions for Klor-Con M10, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $21.34 per fill, versus $16.02 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.80 per fill, versus $15.27 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $22.48 per fill, versus $49.20 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 in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Eplerenone, about 80% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $53.36 per fill, versus $75.04 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $143.90 per fill, versus $74.51 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 36% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1.56 per fill, versus $2.32 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $137.19 per fill, versus $47.31 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
This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Veltassa, about 64% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $1,684.46 per fill, versus $962.05 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.51 per fill, versus $22.49 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $44.30 per fill, versus $19.78 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 29% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $14.12 per fill, versus $6.20 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 if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Multaq, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,752.53 per fill, versus $1,289.73 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 combination medication is used along with a proper diet and other medications to help lower "bad" cholesterol (such as LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Nexlizet, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,001.50 per fill, versus $701.01 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $13.30 per fill, versus $39.67 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 38% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.86 per fill, versus $7.39 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $21.88 per fill, versus $22.21 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. Shah’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shah's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (2,693), Amlodipine Besylate (1,154) and Metoprolol Succinate (853).
How does Dr. Shah's prescribing compare with other Indiana prescribers?
Of the 69 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shah prescribes 38 more often than the typical Indiana prescriber, 10 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shah 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 Indiana 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.
