SHAKAIBULLAH SHARIEF PA-C
Prescription History 1316620644
Physician Assistant in Floral Park, NY
What does Shakaibullah Sharief prescribe?
In 2024, Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 757 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Clonazepam, with 69 prescriptions for 15 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 Shakaibullah Sharief prescribes.
Medications 27 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 69 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $8.71 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 48 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $21.32 per fill, versus $16.33 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 47 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.82 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 45 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $7.91 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 44 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.43 per fill, versus $8.54 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 42 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $6.31 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 40 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.56 per fill, versus $7.68 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 38 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 76% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $13.45 per fill, versus $21.47 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 37 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.37 per fill, versus $10.50 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 34 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.07 per fill, versus $6.65 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 28 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $226.17 per fill, versus $50.61 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 treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 26 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $30.89 per fill, versus $30.12 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 26 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $18.23 per fill, versus $23.60 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 25 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate Er, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $33.25 per fill, versus $54.21 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 23 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $16.06 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.25 per fill, versus $15.80 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 20 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $34.46 per fill, versus $23.06 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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 19 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $24.07 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, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 17 prescriptions for Vraylar, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,405.98 per fill, versus $1,466.03 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 15 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 26% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 14 prescriptions for Austedo Xr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10,787.49 per fill, versus $6,752.39 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
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 14 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $16.55 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 depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.74 per fill, versus $17.04 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 New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $11.33 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 13 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.86 per fill, versus $5.43 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
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 12 prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $49.52 per fill, versus $34.78 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 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with New York prescribers
Shakaibullah Sharief wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluvoxamine Maleate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $32.75 per fill, versus $42.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Shakaibullah Sharief’s prescriptions
What does Shakaibullah Sharief prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Shakaibullah Sharief's most prescribed medications were Clonazepam (69), Quetiapine Fumarate (48) and Lamotrigine (47).
How does Shakaibullah Sharief's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Shakaibullah Sharief prescribes 2 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 10 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Shakaibullah Sharief 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.
