DR. MEERA NAIR MD
Prescription History 1245804640
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Nair prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nair wrote 152 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Quetiapine Fumarate, with 25 prescriptions.
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. Nair 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Nair wrote 25 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $24.07 per fill, versus $17.32 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Nair wrote 24 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $121.36 per fill, versus $74.72 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Nair wrote 23 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $8.47 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Nair wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.22 per fill, versus $11.13 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Nair wrote 18 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.04 per fill, versus $23.87 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Nair wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $8.82 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. Nair wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 20% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $12.18 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Nair wrote 11 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 17% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $6.66 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. Nair’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nair prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nair's most prescribed medications were Quetiapine Fumarate (25), Aripiprazole (24) and Trazodone Hcl (23).
How does Dr. Nair's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nair prescribes 8 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nair 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.
