DR. TARIK ATIF ALI DO
Prescription History 1477068310
Family Medicine in Detroit, MI
What does Dr. Ali prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ali wrote 1,377 Medicare prescriptions for 48 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 118 prescriptions for 28 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. Ali prescribes.
Medications 48 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 Michigan 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 118 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $5.55 per fill, versus $13.68 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 117 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $3.16 per fill, versus $10.03 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 61 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $15.48 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 56 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $12.96 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 52 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $2.24 per fill, versus $7.48 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 46 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $8.52 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 44 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 83% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $622.71 per fill, versus $1,053.23 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 38 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 75% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $16.24 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 37 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 64% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $634.69 per fill, versus $882.53 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 35 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $14.86 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 34 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.92 per fill, versus $14.80 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 34 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $8.30 per fill, versus $19.34 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 33 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 85% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $80.62 per fill, versus $44.72 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 32 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $14.15 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 32 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 69% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.57 per fill, versus $4.15 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 32 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 80% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $981.41 per fill, versus $1,304.48 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 31 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.99 per fill, versus $9.36 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 28 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 81% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $5.19 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 28 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 74% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.34 per fill, versus $7.36 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 28 prescriptions for Januvia, about 83% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $562.52 per fill, versus $958.82 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 27 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 41% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $30.65 per fill, versus $35.99 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 26 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $7.44 per fill, versus $18.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 24 prescriptions for Alcohol Prep Pads, about 71% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $48.15 per fill, versus $33.40 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 23 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $113.63 per fill, versus $143.26 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 21 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 19% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $10.11 per fill, versus $17.89 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 19 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 25% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.99 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 18 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 20% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $14.20 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 18 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $12.66 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 18 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 37% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,009.51 per fill, versus $1,328.10 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 18 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 84% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $21.56 per fill, versus $22.16 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 17 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $7.16 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 17 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.48 per fill, versus $5.99 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 16 prescriptions for Glipizide, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1.46 per fill, versus $10.87 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 33% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $13.31 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 15 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 23% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $0.90 per fill, versus $4.91 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.52 per fill, versus $16.24 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 15 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $509.90 per fill, versus $720.41 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 15 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 34% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $32.81 per fill, versus $22.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 14 prescriptions for Comfort Ez Pen Needle, about 61% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $87.77 per fill, versus $110.11 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 14 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.58 per fill, versus $14.87 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 13 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17.01 per fill, versus $17.62 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 bacterial ear infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about 42% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $115.00 per fill, versus $120.41 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $20.31 per fill, versus $45.42 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 30% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $545.42 per fill, versus $940.16 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $26.17 per fill, versus $19.18 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $4.02 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 11 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $12.47 per fill, versus $7.74 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Ali wrote 11 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $3.39 per fill, versus $11.70 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. Ali’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ali prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ali's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (118), Metformin Hcl (117) and Fluticasone Propionate (61).
How does Dr. Ali's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 48 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ali prescribes 1 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 9 about as often and 38 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ali 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 Michigan 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.
