NEIL CHIRAGKUMAR PATEL MD
Prescription History 1154842425
Anesthesiology in Elgin, IL
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 299 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Tramadol Hcl, with 80 prescriptions for 25 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. Patel prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Illinois prescribers.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 80 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $5.65 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 77 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $11.56 per fill, versus $21.99 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 56 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 65% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $18.13 per fill, versus $15.83 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 25 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 61% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $85.77 per fill, versus $32.81 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 62% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.93 per fill, versus $12.64 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 18 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $15.20 per fill, versus $8.56 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 37% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $40.47 per fill, versus $29.14 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $24.23 per fill, versus $32.63 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. Patel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Patel's most prescribed medications were Tramadol Hcl (80), Duloxetine Hcl (77) and Gabapentin (56).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 2 more often than the typical Illinois prescriber and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Patel 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 Illinois 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.
