DR. NILAY RAMESH SHAH MD
Prescription History 1154372621
Psychiatry & Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology in Fair Lawn, NJ
What does Dr. Shah prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shah wrote 3,270 Medicare prescriptions for 40 medications. The most prescribed was Octagam (immun globg(igg)/malt/iga ov50), with 463 prescriptions for 46 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 40 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 New Jersey prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 463 prescriptions for Octagam, about 13 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $23,116.77 per fill, versus $17,179.13 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 359 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 6.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $30.19 per fill, versus $33.83 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 strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 355 prescriptions for Gammaplex, about 10 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $22,027.03 per fill, versus $19,336.59 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 232 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 3.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $13.22 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 230 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $17.61 per fill, versus $14.21 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 203 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 4.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $14.12 per fill, versus $13.21 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
This solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 148 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about 5.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.59 per fill, versus $18.91 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 in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 120 prescriptions for Gammaked, about 4.1 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $29,672.79 per fill, versus $15,491.12 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 109 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.88 per fill, versus $34.33 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 106 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $39.19 per fill, versus $32.09 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
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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 91 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $14.83 per fill, versus $17.60 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 76 prescriptions for Amantadine, about 3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $64.83 per fill, versus $44.02 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 66 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 2.7 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.96 per fill, versus $13.10 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 strengthen the body's natural defense system (immune system) to lower the risk of infection in persons with a weakened immune system.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 56 prescriptions for Privigen, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18,061.83 per fill, versus $13,501.68 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 type of seizure disorder (partial onset).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 55 prescriptions for Xcopri, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,120.10 per fill, versus $1,400.03 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 54 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.97 per fill, versus $8.02 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
This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 54 prescriptions for Gamunex-C, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18,035.00 per fill, versus $9,594.18 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 51 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $24.75 per fill, versus $20.62 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 prevent or treat migraine.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 42 prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,267.45 per fill, versus $1,515.67 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 34 prescriptions for Topiramate, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.87 per fill, versus $13.54 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 32 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.92 per fill, versus $17.88 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 32 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $20.81 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
Diphenhydramine injection is an antihistamine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) along with epinephrine and other treatments.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 31 prescriptions for Diphenhydramine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $13.46 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 26 prescriptions for Diazepam, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.81 per fill, versus $6.84 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $91.83 per fill, versus $118.61 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
Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Zonisamide, about 69% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $26.57 per fill, versus $35.02 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 20 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 38% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $8.86 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 multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 19 prescriptions for Zeposia, about as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $13,575.62 per fill, versus $9,974.71 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 by people with epilepsy to treat a certain type of serious seizure that doesn't stop (seizure clusters).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 18 prescriptions for Valtoco, about 89% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1,634.85 per fill, versus $1,302.23 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about 66% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $108.01 per fill, versus $50.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Fewer than five New Jersey prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.26 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 18% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.39 per fill, versus $5.93 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
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $96.03 per fill, versus $112.00 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 42% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $29.56 per fill, versus $47.16 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Kesimpta Pen, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8,595.52 per fill, versus $10,249.75 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 New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 25% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $7.31 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Primidone, about 38% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $85.39 per fill, versus $25.13 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 boost the body's natural defense system against infection in persons with a weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency).
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Hizentra, about half as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17,688.02 per fill, versus $6,933.32 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Jersey prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Verapamil Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical New Jersey prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $12.76 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 Octagam (463), Memantine Hcl (359) and Gammaplex (355).
How does Dr. Shah's prescribing compare with other New Jersey prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shah prescribes 22 more often than the typical New Jersey prescriber, 4 about as often and 13 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 New Jersey 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.
