SANA SHAKEEL CHAUDHRY MD
Prescription History 1386106607
Hospitalist in Canandaigua, NY
What does Dr. Chaudhry prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chaudhry wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Cefdinir, with 26 prescriptions for 26 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. Chaudhry prescribes.
Medications 7 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Chaudhry wrote 26 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 90% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.79 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
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Chaudhry wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.90 per fill, versus $4.12 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Chaudhry wrote 16 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.16 per fill, versus $15.60 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Chaudhry wrote 15 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.48 per fill, versus $11.79 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, including those that cause acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Chaudhry wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.78 per fill, versus $11.93 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Chaudhry wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $8.98 per fill, versus $14.99 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Chaudhry wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.77 per fill, versus $6.87 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. Chaudhry’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chaudhry prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chaudhry's most prescribed medications were Cefdinir (26), Prednisone (19) and Torsemide (16).
How does Dr. Chaudhry's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chaudhry prescribes 1 about as often than the typical New York prescriber and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chaudhry 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.
