DR. FAHEEM AHMAD MD
Prescription History 1225665607
Family Medicine in Poplar Grove, IL
What does Dr. Ahmad prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ahmad wrote 226 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 38 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. Ahmad prescribes.
Medications 13 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 38 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 18% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $9.37 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 26 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.18 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 24 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $8.39 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 24 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $3.45 per fill, versus $7.00 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $11.18 per fill, versus $14.22 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. Ahmad wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $13.99 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $6.68 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 30% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1.37 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $13.25 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $20.03 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $14.27 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 11 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,579.01 per fill, versus $1,243.48 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Ahmad wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $14.59 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. Ahmad’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ahmad prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ahmad's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (38), Meloxicam (26) and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (24).
How does Dr. Ahmad's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ahmad prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Illinois prescriber and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ahmad 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.
