MR. RASIK B PARMAR MD
Prescription History 1144288721
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Yeagertown, PA
What does Dr. Parmar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Parmar wrote 5,226 Medicare prescriptions for 45 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 805 prescriptions for 128 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. Parmar prescribes.
Medications 45 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 805 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.57 per fill, versus $14.77 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 482 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 7.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $13.34 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 control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 376 prescriptions for Primidone, about 11 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $25.39 per fill, versus $23.71 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 338 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 8.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.41 per fill, versus $26.46 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 326 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 10 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $19.98 per fill, versus $14.62 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 287 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 7.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.32 per fill, versus $13.08 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 273 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.28 per fill, versus $13.86 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 used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 272 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.66 per fill, versus $12.62 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 199 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $17.78 per fill, versus $30.43 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 178 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.58 per fill, versus $32.51 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 172 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $23.41 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 135 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $44.17 per fill, versus $55.95 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 134 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $4.47 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 130 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.48 per fill, versus $18.41 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 124 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $34.71 per fill, versus $43.50 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 117 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.86 per fill, versus $13.89 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 113 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $12.84 per fill, versus $14.13 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 90 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $12.86 per fill, versus $13.48 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 75 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.49 per fill, versus $29.71 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 60 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $39.13 per fill, versus $132.79 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 56 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.15 per fill, versus $16.91 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 55 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 76% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $18.50 per fill, versus $31.55 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 beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 41 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $28.39 per fill, versus $39.13 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 27 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $83.83 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 26 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.03 per fill, versus $7.03 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 25 prescriptions for Phenobarbital, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $28.03 per fill, versus $28.18 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
Bromocriptine is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa) to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 22 prescriptions for Bromocriptine Mesylate, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $103.45 per fill, versus $124.37 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 22 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about 88% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $34.39 per fill, versus $45.75 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 22 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $53.02 per fill, versus $35.25 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
Valbenazine is used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 21 prescriptions for Ingrezza, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $8,122.74 per fill, versus $7,506.93 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
Trihexyphenidyl 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 20 prescriptions for Trihexyphenidyl Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $11.38 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
Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 19 prescriptions for Phenytoin Sodium Extended, about 83% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $18.97 per fill, versus $25.69 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 19 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $28.03 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
This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 18 prescriptions for Avonex Pen (4 Pack), about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $8,024.02 per fill, versus $8,400.04 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 multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 16 prescriptions for Copaxone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5,835.83 per fill, versus $6,227.83 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 multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 15 prescriptions for Glatopa, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $3,708.58 per fill, versus $2,774.86 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 15 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $8.05 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 15 prescriptions for Topiramate Er, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $2,981.67 per fill, versus $799.74 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 help prevent migraine.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 14 prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $712.19 per fill, versus $822.06 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 seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 13 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $65.17 per fill, versus $49.38 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 used to help prevent migraine.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 13 prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $849.03 per fill, versus $778.14 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 symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 12 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $27.45 per fill, versus $44.37 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
This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (pseudobulbar affect).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 12 prescriptions for Nuedexta, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1,505.22 per fill, versus $942.88 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
Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 11 prescriptions for Ec-Naproxen, about 79% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $34.89 per fill, versus $105.31 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 prevent migraines.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Parmar wrote 11 prescriptions for Qulipta, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $939.29 per fill, versus $1,167.04 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. Parmar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Parmar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Parmar's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (805), Donepezil Hcl (482) and Primidone (376).
How does Dr. Parmar's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 45 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Parmar prescribes 22 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 13 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Parmar 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 Pennsylvania 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.
