DR. SANA SHAHEEN SHAH M.D.
Prescription History 1386934321
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Frederick, MD
What does Dr. Shah prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shah wrote 5,280 Medicare prescriptions for 49 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 531 prescriptions for 186 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. Shah prescribes.
Medications 49 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 Maryland prescribers.
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 531 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 5.6 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $18.15 per fill, versus $17.16 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 447 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (167). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $12.96 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 416 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $7.53 per fill, versus $8.25 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
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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 368 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $1,286.31 per fill, versus $934.44 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 362 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 7.5 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $10.47 per fill, versus $10.39 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 343 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $8.15 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 281 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $23.87 per fill, versus $22.56 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 226 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $14.55 per fill, versus $11.44 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 225 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $5.77 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 201 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $4.79 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 164 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.27 per fill, versus $8.19 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 153 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $14.20 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 152 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 5.7 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $32.28 per fill, versus $35.35 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 132 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,195.48 per fill, versus $1,023.10 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 118 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $33.64 per fill, versus $41.87 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
Pravastatin 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 106 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $18.60 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 99 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $16.84 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 85 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 3 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $18.01 per fill, versus $26.16 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 61 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.46 per fill, versus $10.02 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 54 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $20.03 per fill, versus $16.25 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 51 prescriptions for Entresto, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,461.99 per fill, versus $1,145.86 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 49 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $928.06 per fill, versus $1,010.36 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 48 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $57.03 per fill, versus $30.07 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 44 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $9.48 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 42 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $21.83 per fill, versus $23.11 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 41 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $27.72 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 38 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.60 per fill, versus $29.98 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 38 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.38 per fill, versus $10.45 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
Simvastatin 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 37 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 74% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $19.72 per fill, versus $9.92 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 32 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $24.66 per fill, versus $29.84 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 29 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $779.29 per fill, versus $722.59 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 28 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.27 per fill, versus $16.48 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 24 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $79.13 per fill, versus $66.67 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 (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 22 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 84% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $26.98 per fill, versus $38.43 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 62% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.89 per fill, versus $16.34 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 64% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $9.76 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
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 19 prescriptions for Dabigatran Etexilate, about as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $292.64 per fill, versus $260.07 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 18 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.80 per fill, versus $8.14 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 18 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 39% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,234.98 per fill, versus $1,028.23 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Tiadylt Er, about 89% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $40.90 per fill, versus $41.15 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 16 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $20.37 per fill, versus $26.63 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 is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 40% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1.70 per fill, versus $3.30 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about 74% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $128.26 per fill, versus $87.35 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Digoxin, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $28.00 per fill, versus $26.84 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 if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Multaq, about 66% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $995.01 per fill, versus $1,520.91 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
Fenofibrate 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 Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 70% as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $12.87 per fill, versus $30.05 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $51.90 per fill, versus $35.40 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Ramipril, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $13.73 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maryland prescribers
Dr. Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Maryland prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $53.89 per fill, versus $43.76 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. Shah’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shah's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (531), Atorvastatin Calcium (447) and Lisinopril (416).
How does Dr. Shah's prescribing compare with other Maryland prescribers?
Of the 49 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shah prescribes 23 more often than the typical Maryland prescriber, 12 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shah 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 Maryland 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.
