NAGWA M ABOU-GHANEM MD
Prescription History 1346807484
Internal Medicine in Zephyrhills, FL
What does Dr. Abou-Ghanem prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Abou-Ghanem wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 25 prescriptions for 22 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. Abou-Ghanem prescribes.
Medications 5 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abou-Ghanem wrote 25 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $7.92 per fill, versus $9.21 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abou-Ghanem wrote 17 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $5.88 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Abou-Ghanem wrote 15 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.34 per fill, versus $10.12 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abou-Ghanem wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $1.86 per fill, versus $5.82 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Abou-Ghanem wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $9.46 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. Abou-Ghanem’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Abou-Ghanem prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Abou-Ghanem's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (25), Metformin Hcl (17) and Escitalopram Oxalate (15).
How does Dr. Abou-Ghanem's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Abou-Ghanem prescribes 5 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Abou-Ghanem 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 Florida 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.
