MS. AMRUTA BABURAO SHANBHAG MD
Prescription History 1295297083
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Santa Rosa, CA
What does Dr. Shanbhag prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shanbhag wrote 749 Medicare prescriptions for 24 medications. The most prescribed was Mirtazapine, with 90 prescriptions for 24 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. Shanbhag prescribes.
Medications 24 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 California prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 90 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 2.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.42 per fill, versus $19.05 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 California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 71 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $13.09 per fill, versus $25.68 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 70 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $11.14 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 California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 69 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 56 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $14.45 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 45 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.85 per fill, versus $23.92 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 37 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.16 per fill, versus $20.69 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 27 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.76 per fill, versus $12.24 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 25 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $7.09 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 California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $11.85 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $27.19 per fill, versus $13.85 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 California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 27% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $17.04 per fill, versus $15.63 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 21 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 41% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.04 per fill, versus $24.98 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 California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.87 per fill, versus $24.72 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 19 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.69 per fill, versus $13.30 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 manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 19 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate, about 62% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $11.55 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 anxiety.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 19 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $6.52 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 California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 17 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 39% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $37.22 per fill, versus $71.35 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 16 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 65% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.11 per fill, versus $6.79 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
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 California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 14 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 26% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.43 per fill, versus $19.69 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.74 per fill, versus $5.37 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.12 per fill, versus $6.25 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 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 California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $9.59 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 California prescribers
Dr. Shanbhag wrote 11 prescriptions for Vilazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $102.19 per fill, versus $91.37 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. Shanbhag’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shanbhag prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shanbhag's most prescribed medications were Mirtazapine (90), Bupropion Xl (71) and Escitalopram Oxalate (70).
How does Dr. Shanbhag's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 24 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shanbhag prescribes 6 more often than the typical California prescriber, 3 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shanbhag 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 California 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.
