ZAHID M AKRAM MD
Prescription History 1154314821
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in New Port Richey, FL
What does Dr. Akram prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Akram wrote 2,086 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Fluticasone Propionate, with 608 prescriptions for 238 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. Akram prescribes.
Medications 24 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 608 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 9.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $12.53 per fill, versus $13.67 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 182 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $785.82 per fill, versus $901.87 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 175 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $28.43 per fill, versus $28.99 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 140 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $674.19 per fill, versus $837.47 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 116 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $121.90 per fill, versus $142.73 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
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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 111 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.02 per fill, versus $4.25 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 103 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $93.63 per fill, versus $127.22 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 95 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $5.26 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 78 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $413.89 per fill, versus $537.14 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 64 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $389.18 per fill, versus $432.09 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 63 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $247.11 per fill, versus $294.54 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 45 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $466.79 per fill, versus $622.73 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 45 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $548.01 per fill, versus $638.02 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 41 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $13.21 per fill, versus $10.00 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 36 prescriptions for Breyna, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $178.04 per fill, versus $179.04 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 34 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $173.38 per fill, versus $179.75 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 33 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $815.55 per fill, versus $712.67 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
Theophylline is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 32 prescriptions for Theophylline Er, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $67.43 per fill, versus $67.46 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 to treat certain types of lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis- IPF, interstitial lung disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 21 prescriptions for Ofev, about 65% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13,886.26 per fill, versus $13,022.06 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 15 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 64% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $625.42 per fill, versus $403.86 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 15 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $418.56 per fill, versus $310.57 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate Hfa, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $256.99 per fill, versus $270.05 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 11 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $31.64 per fill, versus $26.72 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Akram wrote 11 prescriptions for Dulera, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $479.41 per fill, versus $425.19 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. Akram’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Akram prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Akram's most prescribed medications were Fluticasone Propionate (608), Trelegy Ellipta (182) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (175).
How does Dr. Akram's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Akram prescribes 14 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 3 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Akram 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 Florida 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.
