SHI-MING TU M.D.
Prescription History 1386721421
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Reno, NV
What does Dr. Tu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tu wrote 622 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Abiraterone Acetate, with 119 prescriptions for 19 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. Tu prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Nevada prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 119 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $2,631.89 per fill, versus $1,538.81 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
This medication is used to treat various types of cancer (including kidney, thyroid, liver cancer).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 78 prescriptions for Cabometyx, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $20,622.24 per fill, versus $26,310.47 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 72 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.54 per fill, versus $3.85 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 49 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $19.90 per fill, versus $18.64 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
Relugolix is used to treat prostate cancer in men.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 47 prescriptions for Orgovyx, about 83% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2,546.31 per fill, versus $2,637.09 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 30 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 83% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12,229.75 per fill, versus $13,686.27 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 kidney cancer.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Fewer than five Nevada prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 27 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $6.99 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
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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 26 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 84% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.47 per fill, versus $12.33 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 23 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $10.24 per fill, versus $10.40 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 cancer.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 18 prescriptions for Lenvima, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $24,065.52 per fill, versus $26,391.20 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
Everolimus is used to treat various types of cancer (such as kidney, breast, pancreas, lung, stomach/intestinal cancers).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 16 prescriptions for Everolimus, about as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $6,576.57 per fill, versus $2,434.31 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 15 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $15.39 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 17% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $13.19 per fill, versus $22.36 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
Bicalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 12 prescriptions for Bicalutamide, about 39% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.80 per fill, versus $25.30 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 in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 12 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about half as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.86 per fill, versus $35.08 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 12 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 32% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.23 per fill, versus $20.23 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 Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 16% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $566.21 per fill, versus $1,006.49 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Nevada prescribers
Dr. Tu wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% as often as the typical Nevada prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $6.39 per fill, versus $13.92 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. Tu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tu's most prescribed medications were Abiraterone Acetate (119), Cabometyx (78) and Prednisone (72).
How does Dr. Tu's prescribing compare with other Nevada prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tu prescribes 3 more often than the typical Nevada prescriber, 6 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tu 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 Nevada 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.
