NIRAJ ROHIT KOTHARI M.D.
Prescription History 1306188321
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in New York, NY
What does Dr. Kothari prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kothari wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 19 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. Kothari prescribes.
Medications 3 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kothari wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $6.16 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kothari wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 29% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.91 per fill, versus $8.29 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kothari wrote 15 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $32.61 per fill, versus $23.72 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. Kothari’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kothari prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kothari's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (19), Carvedilol (16) and Nifedipine Er (15).
How does Dr. Kothari's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kothari prescribes 3 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kothari 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.
