DR. MOHAMMAD SALEH MD
Prescription History 1164582532
Hospitalist in Mchenry, IL

NPI Status: Active since December 08, 2006

Contact Information

4309 W MEDICAL CENTER DR STE A102
MCHENRY, IL
ZIP 60050
Phone: (815) 338-6600

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MOHAMMAD SALEH MD, an active Hospitalist specialist practicing in Mchenry, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 183 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Furosemide, which accounts for 37 claims alone.


Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 56.5
Days Supply 1,696
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims136.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills327.2
Peer Average Days Supply9,665
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 80.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $249.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.25

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Calcium Acetate

Generic Formulation: Calcium AcetateSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 22.2
Days Supply 666
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,240
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,591.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$122.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$99.24

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 20.5
Days Supply 599
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims66.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills151.1
Peer Average Days Supply4,442
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $108.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.18

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Clonidine

Generic Formulation: ClonidineSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 12.8
Days Supply 364
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.4
Peer Average Days Supply753
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,291.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$117.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$166.85

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,617
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $15,186.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,168.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$977.66

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people 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. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 75.0
Days Supply 2,250
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims88.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills170.8
Peer Average Days Supply4,861
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $297.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.59

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 780
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims104.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills259.5
Peer Average Days Supply7,695
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $73.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.68

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Nifedipine Er

Generic Formulation: NifedipineSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 990
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,136
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $997.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.40

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets).

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 510
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills159.5
Peer Average Days Supply4,666
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $95.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.54

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). 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).

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 450
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills126.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,563
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $230.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.13

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Sevelamer Carbonate

Generic Formulation: Sevelamer CarbonateSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 930
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,756
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,777.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$198.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$318.75

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A polymeric amine that binds phosphate and is used to treat HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA in patients with kidney disease.

Therapeutic Applications

Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. MOHAMMAD SALEH MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Mchenry, IL.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Hospitalist** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.