DR. NEHA KUMAR MD
Prescription History 1467912428
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Memphis, TN
What does Dr. Kumar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kumar wrote 192 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Donepezil Hcl, with 39 prescriptions for 27 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. Kumar prescribes.
Medications 9 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kumar wrote 39 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $10.56 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kumar wrote 31 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $14.75 per fill, versus $13.74 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kumar wrote 26 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $20.54 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. Kumar wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 17% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $8.08 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.
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kumar wrote 17 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $7.48 per fill, versus $10.30 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kumar wrote 15 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 27% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1.20 per fill, versus $6.81 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kumar wrote 15 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 38% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.34 per fill, versus $7.41 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kumar wrote 14 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.59 per fill, versus $25.55 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 high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Kumar wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $23.75 per fill, versus $16.98 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. Kumar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kumar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kumar's most prescribed medications were Donepezil Hcl (39), Nortriptyline Hcl (31) and Pregabalin (26).
How does Dr. Kumar's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kumar prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Tennessee prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kumar 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.
