DR. NASHEED MOHAMMAD HOSSAIN M.D.
Prescription History 1437470721
Internal Medicine - Hematology in Philadelphia, PA
What does Dr. Hossain prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hossain wrote 222 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Acyclovir, with 32 prescriptions for 12 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. Hossain prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 32 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $45.08 per fill, versus $16.58 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 28 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $78.71 per fill, versus $155.17 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 bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 24 prescriptions for Jakafi, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16,434.39 per fill, versus $16,035.41 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
Posaconazole is used to prevent certain fungal infections in patients who have severely weakened immune systems (such as patients who have had chemotherapy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 23 prescriptions for Posaconazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1,345.83 per fill, versus $1,275.58 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 20 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $17.08 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 19 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $4.47 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $58.29 per fill, versus $9.20 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
Belumosudil is used to treat a certain problem that may occur after a stem cell transplant (chronic graft-versus-host disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 14 prescriptions for Rezurock, about 62% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $30,670.14 per fill, versus $25,356.52 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 type of stomach, bowel, or esophagus cancer (gastrointestinal stromal tumor-GIST).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 13 prescriptions for Ayvakit, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $37,308.96 per fill, versus $37,121.96 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
Atovaquone is used to prevent or treat a serious lung infection called Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 12 prescriptions for Atovaquone, about 37% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $749.70 per fill, versus $485.81 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 Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 24% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.93 per fill, versus $4.09 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hossain wrote 11 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $42.49 per fill, versus $45.09 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. Hossain’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hossain prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hossain's most prescribed medications were Acyclovir (32), Ursodiol (28) and Jakafi (24).
How does Dr. Hossain's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hossain prescribes 4 about as often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hossain 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 Pennsylvania 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.
