ABHIJEET A NAKAVE MD
Prescription History 1366605313
Clinic/Center - Primary Care in Fredericksburg, VA
What does Dr. Nakave prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nakave wrote 410 Medicare prescriptions for 22 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 51 prescriptions for 29 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. Nakave prescribes.
Medications 22 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 51 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 36% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $5.64 per fill, versus $5.81 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 47 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $9.39 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 25 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.35 per fill, versus $4.45 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 21 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 20% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $3.41 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $1.75 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 19 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $35.71 per fill, versus $26.36 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 19 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $1.98 per fill, versus $4.94 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $13.17 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $4.83 per fill, versus $6.76 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 16 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $12.72 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 15 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.18 per fill, versus $7.06 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $13.55 per fill, versus $13.47 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $882.71 per fill, versus $886.94 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 14 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 11% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $10.42 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 13% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $15.07 per fill, versus $8.85 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 15% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $10.01 per fill, versus $13.15 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 14 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $9.17 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1.55 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 13 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 25% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $962.36 per fill, versus $1,312.34 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $6.85 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 11 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $10.28 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Nakave wrote 11 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.73 per fill, versus $6.48 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. Nakave’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nakave prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nakave's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (51), Atorvastatin Calcium (47) and Prednisone (25).
How does Dr. Nakave's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 22 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nakave prescribes 22 less often than the typical Virginia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nakave 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 Virginia 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.
