DR. SHALINI SAITH M.D.
Prescription History 1154551521
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Fort Myers, FL
What does Dr. Saith prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Saith wrote 368 Medicare prescriptions for 14 medications. The most prescribed was Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim), with 81 prescriptions for 40 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. Saith prescribes.
Medications 14 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 81 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.50 per fill, versus $5.05 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
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. Saith wrote 45 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 85% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $5.03 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 36 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 29 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 76% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.65 per fill, versus $26.04 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 27 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.26 per fill, versus $11.88 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 25 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $12.84 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
Valganciclovir is an anti-viral drug.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 24 prescriptions for Valganciclovir Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $260.03 per fill, versus $259.65 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 21 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $2.02 per fill, versus $6.69 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
This medication is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 16 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 62% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $748.41 per fill, versus $736.88 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.99 per fill, versus $14.74 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
Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 14 prescriptions for Cinacalcet Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $228.47 per fill, versus $233.76 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 18% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.92 per fill, versus $8.57 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
This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 12 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $105.71 per fill, versus $128.67 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Saith wrote 11 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $12.69 per fill, versus $12.40 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. Saith’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Saith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Saith's most prescribed medications were Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (81), Prednisone (45) and Losartan Potassium (36).
How does Dr. Saith's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 14 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Saith prescribes 1 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 2 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Saith 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.
