NIRAJ CHANDRAKANT PATEL MD, MS
Prescription History 1407940596
Pediatrics - Pediatric Allergy/Immunology in Durham, NC
What does Dr. Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Patel wrote 56 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Hizentra (immun glob g(igg)/pro/iga 0-50), with 16 prescriptions.
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. Patel prescribes.
Medications 4 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 North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to boost the body's natural defense system against infection in persons with a weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 16 prescriptions for Hizentra, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7,414.79 per fill, versus $7,896.38 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 solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.55 per fill, versus $17.23 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
This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Gammaked, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5,447.00 per fill, versus $19,168.18 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 kit contains two medications: immune globulin and hyaluronidase.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Hyqvia, about 75% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $4,017.84 per fill, versus $6,950.79 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. Patel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Patel's most prescribed medications were Hizentra (16), Sodium Chloride (14) and Gammaked (13).
How does Dr. Patel's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Patel prescribes 1 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. 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 North Carolina 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.
