AKSHAY PATEL APRN
Prescription History 1396394607
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Haines City, FL
What does Akshay Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Akshay Patel wrote 2,463 Medicare prescriptions for 65 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 193 prescriptions for 76 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 Akshay Patel prescribes.
Medications 65 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 Florida prescribers.
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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 193 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (197). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $9.21 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 120 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 80% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $5.82 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 99 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 83% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $4.47 per fill, versus $6.26 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 99 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 90% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $3.28 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 98 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.26 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 88 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (159). Medicare paid $12.23 per fill, versus $10.37 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 79 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 79% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $12.94 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
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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 75 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $22.72 per fill, versus $28.99 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 69 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $4.58 per fill, versus $4.16 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 66 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.86 per fill, versus $8.42 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 63 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 89% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $5.11 per fill, versus $6.69 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 62 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.36 per fill, versus $5.26 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 62 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $14.90 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 51 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 86% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $3.86 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 49 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.18 per fill, versus $12.91 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
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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 49 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 68% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $8.01 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 45 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $8.72 per fill, versus $12.84 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 45 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $11.26 per fill, versus $8.89 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 44 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.52 per fill, versus $11.88 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
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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 44 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $10.64 per fill, versus $12.14 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 42 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $7.40 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 41 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $9.44 per fill, versus $13.25 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 40 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $21.41 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 36 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 60% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $1,056.23 per fill, versus $1,264.03 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 34 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $20.09 per fill, versus $19.72 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 34 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $12.61 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 33 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.71 per fill, versus $10.00 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 30 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 63% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $9.18 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 29 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 29 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.87 per fill, versus $18.28 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.02 per fill, versus $14.74 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 69% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $296.60 per fill, versus $125.10 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 26 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 77% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,155.17 per fill, versus $1,258.36 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 25 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.44 per fill, versus $19.51 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 25 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 61% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $3.00 per fill, versus $6.63 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
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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 23 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $1,357.53 per fill, versus $915.40 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 23 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $11.85 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
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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 22 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 42% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.67 per fill, versus $13.24 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,265.62 per fill, versus $1,101.06 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 21% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $2.53 per fill, versus $5.08 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 31% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $7.93 per fill, versus $8.57 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1.12 per fill, versus $6.61 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 20 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.40 per fill, versus $7.89 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.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 19 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.55 per fill, versus $7.95 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $7.31 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $13.91 per fill, versus $13.86 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 17 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $37.20 per fill, versus $25.25 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.28 per fill, versus $8.00 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $10.64 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.24 per fill, versus $10.04 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $2.22 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $7.69 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $617.71 per fill, versus $837.47 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 34% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $87.16 per fill, versus $82.75 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 Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $5.87 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $59.10 per fill, versus $24.35 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 22% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $819.88 per fill, versus $901.87 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 39% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $30.49 per fill, versus $21.79 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 33% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $13.11 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
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Temazepam, about 23% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.72 per fill, versus $9.95 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $7.18 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $10.11 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 37% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.53 per fill, versus $15.31 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Akshay Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Nystatin, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.12 per fill, versus $18.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Akshay Patel’s prescriptions
What does Akshay Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Akshay Patel's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (193), Amlodipine Besylate (120) and Lisinopril (99).
How does Akshay Patel's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 65 medications with a state comparison, Akshay Patel prescribes 2 more often than the typical Florida prescriber, 13 about as often and 50 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Akshay Patel 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 Florida 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.
