VIDHU SHARMA MD
Prescription History 1417586249
Hospitalist in Jamaica, NY
What does Dr. Sharma prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sharma wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 19 prescriptions for 13 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. Sharma prescribes.
Medications 6 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 New York prescribers.
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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 19 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.44 per fill, versus $4.12 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/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $8.73 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 15% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $9.47 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $11.93 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 New York prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 22% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.94 per fill, versus $6.87 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Sharma wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 9% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $14.99 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. Sharma’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sharma prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sharma's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (19), Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (17) and Losartan Potassium (17).
How does Dr. Sharma's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sharma prescribes 6 less often than the typical New York prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sharma 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 New York 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.
