DR. NEHA MEHTA-SHAH MD
Prescription History 1477795607
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Saint Louis, MO
What does Dr. Mehta-Shah prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 1,547 Medicare prescriptions for 41 medications. The most prescribed was Acyclovir, with 326 prescriptions for 76 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. Mehta-Shah prescribes.
Medications 41 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 326 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 12 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.69 per fill, versus $14.74 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 116 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.08 per fill, versus $3.63 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 68 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $22.77 per fill, versus $15.91 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 68 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $11.78 per fill, versus $8.86 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
This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 68 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $24.80 per fill, versus $17.83 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 64 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $3.08 per fill, versus $12.79 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 56 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $18.93 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 53 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.80 per fill, versus $8.93 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 49 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.38 per fill, versus $5.37 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
Bexarotene is used to treat skin problems from a certain type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma-CTCL).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Fewer than five Missouri prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 36 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 42% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $2.22 per fill, versus $5.80 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 36 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $17.90 per fill, versus $15.05 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 cancers (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 35 prescriptions for Imbruvica, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $22,851.86 per fill, versus $15,513.45 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 34 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $5.68 per fill, versus $10.99 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 32 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $9.52 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 30 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 28% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $1.58 per fill, versus $4.64 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 29 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 85% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $12.89 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 26 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 20% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $3.13 per fill, versus $10.73 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 26 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $34.79 per fill, versus $36.82 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 25 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (225). Medicare paid $3.97 per fill, versus $8.36 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 25 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 23% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $774.57 per fill, versus $777.14 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $13.81 per fill, versus $11.12 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
This medication is used to treat certain cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, follicular lymphoma).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 24 prescriptions for Brukinsa, about 83% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14,375.00 per fill, versus $13,379.79 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 types of cancer (such as mantle cell lymphoma, small lymphocytic lymphoma - SLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia - CLL).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Calquence, about 71% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15,196.13 per fill, versus $14,238.33 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, anxiety).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 21 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $16.81 per fill, versus $21.77 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 20 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 79% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $5.74 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 18 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $10.26 per fill, versus $12.31 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 14% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $12.55 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $9.19 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.78 per fill, versus $17.74 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 15 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 17% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $15.13 per fill, versus $20.66 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 14 prescriptions for Copiktra, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $52,074.48 per fill, versus $39,927.89 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 13 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $15.56 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 11% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $4.98 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 types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 12 prescriptions for Venclexta, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15,532.43 per fill, versus $8,059.37 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $7.06 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 skin disorder (dermatitis herpetiformis).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Dapsone, about 60% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $61.05 per fill, versus $50.73 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
Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Lenalidomide, about 34% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14,779.11 per fill, versus $14,727.33 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 anxiety.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 18% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.73 per fill, versus $6.67 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 41% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $20.32 per fill, versus $18.72 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Mehta-Shah wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 40% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $18.84 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.
Questions about Dr. Mehta-Shah’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Mehta-Shah prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Mehta-Shah's most prescribed medications were Acyclovir (326), Prednisone (116) and Gabapentin (68).
How does Dr. Mehta-Shah's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 40 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Mehta-Shah prescribes 7 more often than the typical Missouri prescriber, 7 about as often and 26 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Mehta-Shah 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 Missouri 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.
