DR. KRISH PATEL M.D.
Prescription History 1346484821
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Nashville, TN
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 480 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Acyclovir, with 102 prescriptions for 34 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. Patel prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Tennessee prescribers.
What it is used for
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 102 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $16.75 per fill, versus $15.05 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 certain cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 73 prescriptions for Brukinsa, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $14,840.06 per fill, versus $12,474.76 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 types of cancer (such as mantle cell lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma - SLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 70 prescriptions for Calquence, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15,005.98 per fill, versus $13,524.83 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 60 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $5.26 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 30 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.87 per fill, versus $4.53 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 22 prescriptions for Entecavir, about 73% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $185.72 per fill, versus $157.66 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 prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 22 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 75% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $13.38 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 40% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.05 per fill, versus $21.58 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $16.15 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 19 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $11.39 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15,216.01 per fill, versus $13,110.38 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 types of cancer (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Fewer than five Tennessee prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 24% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $26.88 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. Patel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Patel's most prescribed medications were Acyclovir (102), Brukinsa (73) and Calquence (70).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 4 more often than the typical Tennessee prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Patel 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 Tennessee 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.
