SHEILA RUSTGI
Prescription History 1174940407
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in New York, NY
What does Sheila Rustgi prescribe?
In 2024, Sheila Rustgi wrote 320 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 50 prescriptions for 26 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 Sheila Rustgi prescribes.
Medications 11 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 York prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 50 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $14.75 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 48 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 62% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $62.33 per fill, versus $59.75 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 39 prescriptions for Linzess, about 72% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,030.42 per fill, versus $683.33 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 39 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $12.92 per fill, versus $11.79 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 33 prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $19.02 per fill, versus $22.86 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 27 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.35 per fill, versus $16.13 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 24 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $14.30 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 types of constipation (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 21 prescriptions for Lubiprostone, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $61.03 per fill, versus $145.21 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $11.68 per fill, versus $13.04 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 12 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.13 per fill, versus $11.69 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Sheila Rustgi wrote 11 prescriptions for Loperamide, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $29.54 per fill, versus $15.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sheila Rustgi’s prescriptions
What does Sheila Rustgi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sheila Rustgi's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (50), Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (48) and Linzess (39).
How does Sheila Rustgi's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Sheila Rustgi prescribes 2 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sheila Rustgi 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 York 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.
