SHEETAL KHEDKAR RAO M.D.
Prescription History 1386840148
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL
What does Dr. Rao prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rao wrote 222 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 32 prescriptions for 11 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. Rao prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Illinois prescribers.
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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 32 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $42.51 per fill, versus $31.97 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 29 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (208). Medicare paid $5.31 per fill, versus $9.37 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 28 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 19% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $2.78 per fill, versus $6.68 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 25% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $18.93 per fill, versus $15.83 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 17 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 14% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $13.17 per fill, versus $7.00 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 27% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $9.22 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 15 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $2.07 per fill, versus $11.25 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 28% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.05 per fill, versus $14.22 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 14% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $5.20 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 11% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $9.41 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 anxiety.
Compared with Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 12 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $29.12 per fill, versus $13.10 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 Illinois prescribers
Dr. Rao wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 16% as often as the typical Illinois prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $11.64 per fill, versus $4.15 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. Rao’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rao prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rao's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (32), Atorvastatin Calcium (29) and Amlodipine Besylate (28).
How does Dr. Rao's prescribing compare with other Illinois prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rao prescribes 12 less often than the typical Illinois prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rao 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 Illinois 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.
