DR. AMIR AZADI M.D.
Prescription History 1154615607
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Scottsdale, AZ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. AMIR AZADI M.D., an active Medical Oncology specialist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Our medical registry currently tracks 20 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 424 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Dexamethasone, which accounts for 86 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other AZ PrescribersVs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 86 | $7.44▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 86 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $7.44 per fill, versus $16.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,257 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 56 | $43.18▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $43.18 per fill, versus $45.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 128.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,789 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Anastrozole | 32 | $32.10 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Anastrozole: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Show more ▾ Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers. A nitrile and triazole derivative that acts as a selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of ESTROGEN NUCLEAR RECEPTOR-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Anastrozole, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $32.10 per fill, versus $26.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 90.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,708 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 31 | $11.85▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $11.85 per fill, versus $18.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 460 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AlecensaAlectinib Hcl | 20 | $18,421.17 | ▲ More than typical |
About Alecensa: Alectinib is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer. Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Alectinib belongs to a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Alecensa, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $18,421.17 per fill, versus $15,493.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 20 | $17.26▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 87% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $17.26 per fill, versus $28.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 17 | $720.01▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $720.01 per fill, versus $954.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Olanzapine | 16 | $14.40▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $14.40 per fill, versus $24.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 31.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 14 | $5.79▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $5.79 per fill, versus $11.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 19.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 585 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Citalopram HbrCitalopram Hydrobromide | 14 | $5.07▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $5.07 per fill, versus $9.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VerzenioAbemaciclib | 14 | $13,790.88▼ below AZ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Verzenio: This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer. Show more ▾ Abemaciclib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Verzenio, about 78% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $13,790.88 per fill, versus $14,894.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 13 | $20.62▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $20.62 per fill, versus $49.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 12 | $5.64▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $5.64 per fill, versus $23.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 279 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 12 | $12.19▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $12.19 per fill, versus $44.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Temazepam | 12 | $6.35▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Temazepam: This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). Show more ▾ It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment. A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Temazepam, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $6.35 per fill, versus $14.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 11 | $5.20▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 12% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $5.20 per fill, versus $8.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MekinistTrametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide | 11 | $19,079.40 | ≈ Typical |
About Mekinist: Trametinib is used to treat various cancers (such as skin, thyroid, lung, solid tumors). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. Trametinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Mekinist, about the same volume as the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $19,079.40 per fill, versus $14,023.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 11 | $14.52▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $14.52 per fill, versus $17.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 11 | $12.59▼ below AZ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about a third of the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $12.59 per fill, versus $19.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the AZ average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TafinlarDabrafenib Mesylate | 11 | $14,952.87 | ≈ Typical |
About Tafinlar: Dabrafenib is used to treat various cancers (such as skin, thyroid, lung, solid tumors). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. Dabrafenib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tafinlar, about the same volume as the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $14,952.87 per fill, versus $13,575.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AZ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. AMIR AZADI M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Medical Oncology prescribing approach at this Scottsdale, AZ practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among AZ prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
