NICKALUS R KHAN M.D.
Prescription History 1386987899
Neurological Surgery in Memphis, TN
What does Dr. Khan prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Khan wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 28 prescriptions for 22 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. Khan prescribes.
Medications 5 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 Tennessee prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 28 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 28% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $5.44 per fill, versus $19.65 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 21 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 39% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $23.46 per fill, versus $26.88 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 15 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 21% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $10.22 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 15 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 16% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $24.67 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Khan wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 9% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $11.07 per fill, versus $12.39 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. Khan’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Khan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Khan's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (28), Levetiracetam (21) and Clopidogrel (15).
How does Dr. Khan's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Khan prescribes 5 less often than the typical Tennessee prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Khan 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 Tennessee 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.
