DR. SHIKHA JOSHI M.D.
Prescription History 1235544321
Internal Medicine in East Amherst, NY
What does Dr. Joshi prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Joshi wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Cefdinir, with 37 prescriptions for 36 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. Joshi prescribes.
Medications 4 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Joshi wrote 37 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.80 per fill, versus $13.56 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Joshi wrote 34 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 73% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.22 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Joshi wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.43 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Joshi wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 34% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.89 per fill, versus $4.76 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. Joshi’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Joshi prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Joshi's most prescribed medications were Cefdinir (37), Prednisone (34) and Pantoprazole Sodium (15).
How does Dr. Joshi's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Joshi prescribes 1 more often than the typical New York prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Joshi 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.
